Basic Job Functions:

The Shipping/Crating Specialist is responsible for packing finished product into pre-cut crates for domestic or foreign shipment, verifying shipment for correct materials and handling instructions, and loading product and related parts on truck and/or flatbeds.

• Perform assemblies of crates in a safe and organized fashion using pneumatic nail guns and staplers.
• Prepare and crate doors and parts orders for shipment per specifications and requirements. Pull stock components (small parts, hardware, and weldments).
• Check shipment for correct materials, packing and crating, tagging and handling instructions.
• Operate forklift to load crates into or on trucks, vans or flatbeds in a safe fashion.
• Perform general housekeeping practices in and around the receiving and or storage areas.
• This position is working Monday - Friday 9: 30am - 6: 00pm.

Safety is the most important part of all jobs within Nucor; therefore, candidates must be able to demonstrate the ability to initiate, lead, and uphold safety policies, practices, procedures, and housekeeping standards at all times.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Ability to read and understand documents such as check lists, packing slips, manuals and drawings.
• Ability to use tape measure and operate tools such as nail gun, stapler and air ratchet.
• High attention to detail and excellent organizational skills.
• Ability to lift 50 - 75 pounds occasionally.
• Ability to squat, kneel and stand frequently.
• Ability to prioritize workload and to manage more than one task at a time.
• Ability to safely operate a forklift and maneuver and load oversized crates onto trucks.
• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

Preferred Qualifications:

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) desired; or two to four years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience