Job Description

FUNCTION

To ensure the safe and timely movement of material within the plant and to construct protective packaging solutions for defense-based products, ensuring the safe storage of raw materials, fixturing, and those items in the manufacturing queue while maintaining the highest standards for secure product packaging and shipment.

KEY RESULT AREAS

• Parts are carefully handled and protected properly and safely throughout all phases of production and packaging
• Work center schedules are frequently reviewed with production control and supervision followed by proactive activities to assist in meeting schedule
• Wasted effort and material is sought and eliminated
• Storage areas are well organized and maintained, and items are marked for efficient retrieval
• Material handling equipment is well maintained and problems proactively reported
• Custom packaging solutions are designed and built to meet specific defense product requirements
• All defense products are properly secured in appropriate wooden crates or skids before shipment
• Additional work is sought in other areas to ensure high levels of productivity
• Duties are performed in a safe manner to ensure compliance with safety specifications and defense industry standards
• All materials are on the proper size skid for the appropriate part before being moved to a work center

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Material Handling

• Identifies and moves material and fixturing for the next operation in the manufacturing schedule
• Assists the machine operators with loading and unloading machines as required
• Assists with loading and unloading trucks as required
• May be required to empty chip bins, operate scrubber and other duties as assigned
• Keeps material hold area in an organized manner including the fixture hold area

Packaging & Crate Construction

• Constructs wooden skids, crates, and custom packaging solutions for defense-based products using hand and power tools
• Measures and cuts lumber to specifications for protective packaging requirements
• Assembles wooden crates using appropriate fasteners, ensuring structural integrity for safe transport
• Applies protective padding, foam, or other cushioning materials as required for sensitive defense components
• Labels and documents packaging in accordance with defense shipping requirements and regulations
• Inspects completed packaging for quality and compliance with specifications
• Maintains inventory of packaging materials including lumber, fasteners, and protective materials
• Coordinates with quality control and shipping departments to ensure proper packaging procedures

DESIRABLE KNOWLEDGE/EDUCATION

• High school diploma or GED required
• Valid automotive and forklift license
• Must be a US citizen
• Basic woodworking knowledge preferred
• Familiarity with hand and power tools for construction projects

DESIRABLE EXPERIENCE/SKILL

• Two years forklift experience
• Demonstrated ability to read travelers and technical drawings
• Experience with basic carpentry and construction techniques preferred
• Ability to work with measuring tools and follow dimensional specifications
• Knowledge of packaging best practices for sensitive or fragile items
• Understanding of defense industry shipping requirements is a plus

RELATIONSHIPS

• Develops close working relationships with work center operators, department supervisors and manufacturing engineers, quality control and production control personnel
• Coordinates closely with shipping and receiving departments on packaging requirements
• Collaborates with quality assurance team to ensure packaging meets defense industry standards
• Demonstrates a highly cooperative demeanor with other employees and willingly takes the initiative to help others succeed
• Works effectively with cross-functional teams to solve packaging challenges and optimize material flow

Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V

All applicants will be considered for this position based upon experience and knowledge, without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, ancestry, marital, disabled or veteran status.  GTC is committed to creating and maintaining a workforce environment that is free from any form of discrimination or harassment.