Crater in Sturtevant, Wisconsin at Spee-Dee Packaging Machinery

At Spee-Dee, our employees love working here because of our family-owned roots, flexibility, exceptional equipment, and the outstanding people who make up our team. We're a leader in the packaging machinery industry, committed to innovation and building long-lasting client relationships. If you take pride in precise, hands-on work and want to see what you build go out the door to customers, we'd like to meet you.

About the Role

Every filling system we build has to arrive at our customer in the same condition it left our floor, and that is where you come in. As our Crater, you will measure, cut and build custom wooden crates and pallets, package machinery and parts orders so they ship safely, and keep our shipping area running smoothly.

This is not a "same thing every day" job. When the crating work is caught up, you will flex into our lab to help with special projects, and when customers are in house to see their equipment, you may help run product on the machines in front of them. It is a great fit for someone who likes variety, learns quickly and enjoys seeing the bigger picture of how our machines work.

What You'll Do

• Measure, cut and assemble wooden crates and pallets to specifications and engineering drawings
• Securely package machinery inside crates with the right materials to prevent damage in transit
• Inspect finished crates and packaging to make sure they meet company standards and customer requirements
• Create packing slips for outbound machinery
• Operate and maintain woodworking tools and equipment
• Load and unload freight using a dolly, pallet jack and forklift, and complete daily forklift safety checks
• Operate the shrink-wrap machine and help keep the shipping area clean and maintained
• Track materials and supplies and place orders through our purchasing department
• Make occasional deliveries and pickups from vendors
• Support the lab with special projects and help run product during customer visits

Must-Haves

• Ability to read and use a tape measure accurately to 1/32 of an inch
• Ability to use, and be comfortable with, saws for woodworking
• Forklift experience is a plus; at minimum, you must be able to become forklift certified through Spee-Dee
• Comfortable working in front of customers

Nice to Have

• Experience building crates, pallets or other wood projects
• Ability to read engineering drawings
• Basic computer skills for packing slips and routine paperwork
• A strong eye for detail and a commitment to quality and safety

Physical Demands and Work Environment

This role is on your feet, regularly standing, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping and climbing, and occasionally lifting or moving items up to 50 pounds. The shop environment has moderate to high noise levels and exposure to dust, dirt and fumes. Safety glasses, safety-toe work shoes and hearing protection are required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.