Crating Associate

Since 1993, LockNet has been a family-owned and operated business passionate about keeping people safe and secure by simplifying and providing door and lock solutions. Ranked as one of Kentucky's Best Places to Work for the past 3 years, we appreciate our people and put intentional focus on maintaining a great culture as we continue to grow. Learn more about our business at www.locknet.com/about-us.

As a Material Handler in our warehouse, you will play a vital role in the satisfaction of our customers by moving freight, stock, or other materials for our commercial door and service customers. LockNet will forklift certify and provide in-house training on company products and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Palletizing door frames to prevent damage during shipping process
• Move freight, stock, or other materials to and from storage and/or production areas, loading docks, delivery vehicles or containers, by hand or using pallet jacks, forklifts, or other equipment.
• Pack, seal, and add labels to containers to prepare materials for shipping
• Examining shipment contents and comparing with records such as invoices or orders, to verify accuracy.
• Assembling windows, frame pallets, and crates for upcoming shipments
• Loading and unloading freight carrier shipments according to safety standards
• Inspecting door, hardware, and frame parts prior to shipment to ensure quality of product before shipping
• Operating forklift to transport heavy shipments
• Performing other job-related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• At least 6 months of experience in a similar relevant role
• Experience loading and unloading material with a forklift preferred, but not required
• Ability to read and use measuring tools
• General computer skills preferred, specifically with Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook
• Excellent interpersonal and oral communication skills

Physical requirements:

• Regularly required to talk or hear.
• Constantly required to use hands or fingers, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls.
• Constantly required to stand, walk, and reach with hands and arms.
• Constantly required to lift and/or move up to 75 pounds, including overhead.
• Regularly required to use close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus.
• Regularly required to operate a forklift for the movement of heavy and oblong inventory within the warehouse.

What Sets LockNet Apart as an Employer?

• Great benefits and perks, including options for 100% paid health and vision insurance for employees and competitive costs for families.
• PTO accrual starting day one.
• 401k with employer matching.
• Autonomy and ability to impact.
• Industry leader and trendsetter.
• High growth with vision.
• Adaptive to change.
• Technology-driven.
• An open and transparent culture where everyone has a voice.
• Great people with close relationships.
• Low turnover rate.
• Family-oriented business.