Warehouse Worker - Crate Assembler

Overview

Nippon Express Company, Ltd. (“NX”) was founded in 1872 in Japan and is headquartered in Tokyo.  NX employs approximately 72,000 employees at 733 locations, in 47 countries and 314 cities around the world. 

Nippon Express U.S.A., Inc. (“NEU”) was incorporated in New York in 1962 as a fully owned subsidiary of NX.  NEU provides logistics solutions and comprehensive transportation services through its international freight forwarding and logistics network, including specialized handling of: air, land, sea and express packages; all types and sizes of cargo; personal effects and household goods; fragile and perishable freight; and livestock.  NEU also provides related services, such as warehousing, distribution and customs brokerage and clearance. NEU operates at 55 locations in 27 states within the U.S., with approximately 1300 employees.  NEU has enjoyed tremendous growth and success as one of the top five international freight forwarders in the world. We connect people with products throughout the world.

Salary Range

Min: $20.12/hour

Max: $21.94/hour

This salary range is a good faith estimate of the expected salary range for this position, based on a wide range of factors including qualifications, experience and training, operational and business needs and other considerations permitted by law.  At NEU, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for the role.

Responsibilities

Purpose

Perform product functions, including measuring, cutting, assembling, packing, reporting, marking, etc. to meet company quality, safety, security, and productivity standards.

Responsibilities

The Crate Assembler is responsible for department support and knowledge in all aspects of the responsibilities of the crating department.

Essential Duties include but are not limited to:

• Using pneumatic power tools, saws, heat irons, etc.
• Operate all crating tools safely.
• Able to measure accurately.
• Take direction and work independently or collaboratively with a team.
• Work in non-temp regulated atmosphere with seasons of extreme heat and cold.
• Lift and carry at least 50lbs and do so regularly daily.
• Participate in overhead crane operations as assist for safety.
• Work in an OSHA compliant safe manner.

Qualifications

Qualifications

• High School Diploma, equivalency certificate or significant relevant or appropriate workingexperience.
• 1-2 years of woodworking experience required.
• Demonstrates expert knowledge in all aspects of wood working/constructing.

Organization Relationships

• This position will interact with all levels of employees at the branch, including colleagues, leadership staff, and office personnel.

Work Environment

• This position requires physical demands to include, but not limited to standing, walking, sitting, bending, twisting, reaching, lifting, pushing, pulling, climbing, and carrying heavy objects repeatedly.
• Warehouse environment may be noisy and subject to varying temperatures.
• Will work alongside drivers who are moving pallets on different types of forklifts.

Nippon Express offers a generous Employee Benefits Package including:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision beginning the 1st of the month after 30 days.
• 401k with a company match
• Flexible Spending Accounts, HSA, Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance, Short & Long Term Disability, Auto and Home policies, Commuter Benefits, and much more.
• Generous Vacation and Sick time.

Nippon Express USA provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.