At Kenco Logistics, you’re more than just a team member—you’re part of a company that values innovation, integrity, and a strong commitment to its people. As one of the leading 3PL providers in the U.S., Kenco offers a dynamic and supportive work environment where your ideas matter and your growth is a priority. With a focus on safety, sustainability, and continuous improvement, Kenco empowers employees to make a real impact in the supply chain industry while building rewarding careers. Join a company where your contributions help move the world forward—one shipment at a time.

About the Position

The Crate Shop Associate will be responsible for, but not limited to, functions pertaining to framing or over packing products for shipping, while meeting customer/Kenco standards, adhering to all company policies and ensuring Best Practices are used throughout the crate shop.

Functions

• Ensure all outbound orders in the Crate Shop staging area are segregated: international, domestic, and by shipping priority
• Take measurements to determine size and quantity of wood needed for each project
• Determine style of crate to be used for each request, keeping safety of both transporters and the product into consideration
• Overpack or frame product for shipping by building and assembling the frame/packaging and storing properly
• Design crates that will effectively protect product during storage, handling, and transport
• Operate various hand tools, power tools, and equipment including such as table saw, circular saw, router, pneumatic nail gun, and drill
• Audit for damage and crate each Individual multi-pack product for storage and shipping
• Move damaged parts to a damage location and complete all paper work needed for Materials Deficiency Report (MDR)
• Responsible for recording weights and dimensions of finished product
• Document and keep appropriate records of all materials and time required to complete individual packages
• Receive assignments from the Packaging Supervisor and complete them within the discussed time frame
• Follow Timber Products Inspection Standard Quality Control Procedures and Wood Packaging Material (WPM)/ Heat Treated (HT) Program
• Responsible for maintaining and servicing all Crate Shop equipment
• Communicate and report any incidents
• Maintain a clean and safe work area
• May be required to operate a forklift or order picker for picking orders

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent is preferred
• A minimum of one-year related experience and/or training in construction-oriented business using saws, measuring devices, and various pneumatic tools.
• A minimum of one-year experience and/or training operating a forklift truck in a distribution environment.
• Basic computer skills and data entry ability required

Competencies

• Action Oriented - Taking on new opportunities and tough challenges with a sense of urgency, high energy, and enthusiasm.
• Collaborates - Building partnerships and working collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives.
• Decision Quality - Making good and timely decisions that keep the organization moving forward.
• Optimizes Work Processes - Knowing the most effective and efficient processes to get things done, with a focus on continuous improvement.
• Situational Adaptability - Adapting approach and demeanor in real time to match the shifting demands of different situations.

Travel Requirements

• This position is not expected to travel.

Disclosures

• For California residents – please enter or copy/paste the address below into your address bar to review an important notice regarding Kenco’s privacy policy https://www.kencogroup.com/ccpa-notice-at-collection-for-employees-and-applicants/
• The statements above are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this job. Other duties may be assigned as needed. The physical demands and work environment described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Kenco is an Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.
• Per company policy, all internal job postings expire 14 days from the date they are posted.

Benefits offered:
 

• Medical insurance including HSA, HRA and FSA accounts

• Supplemental insurance including critical illness, hospital indemnity, accidental injury

• Dental Insurance

• Vision Insurance

• Basic Life and Supplemental Life

• Short Term and Long Term Disability

• Paid Parental Leave

• 401(k)

• Paid Time Off approximately 2  weeks (accrual begins on Day 1 of employment)

• Employer Paid Holidays- 10 days

Kenco strives to provide a supportive, professional environment for all employees. As a part of Kenco, we expect our team to uphold our three key pillars: be honest, serve, and get better. Each should strive for operational excellence, pursue innovation, and want to grow with our company.
 
Kenco Group is an Equal-Opportunity Employer. All employees and applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status or disability, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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For California residents please enter or copy/paste the address below into your address bar

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

For California residents – please enter or copy/paste the address below into your address bar to review an important notice regarding Kenco’s privacy policy.
https://www.kencogroup.com/ccpa-notice-at-collection-for-employees-and-applicants/