Shipping and Packaging Specialist – Export Crating and Preservation for Turbines

The Junior Shipping and Packaging Specialist supports the preparation, crating, and preservation of gas and steam turbines and associated components for domestic and international shipments. This role ensures compliance with packaging standards, export regulations, and preservation requirements to protect high-value rotating equipment during transport and storage.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Crating and Packaging Preparation

• Assist in the design and execution of export crating solutions for turbine components, including skids, rotors, housings, and auxiliaries.

• Support packaging of equipment using VCI films, desiccants, shrink wrap, and corrosion-inhibiting coatings as per project or OEM specs.

2. Preservation Handling

• Apply and document preservation methods for short-term and long-term storage of mechanical components.

• Conduct visual inspections and support tagging/labeling of preserved equipment before shipment.

3. Documentation and Compliance

• Assist in preparing packing lists, preservation logs, and crate identification labels.

• Ensure packaging complies with international export standards (e.g., ISPM-15, ASTM, MIL-STD) and customer specifications.

4. Coordination and Execution

• Work under the guidance of senior specialists to coordinate packaging timelines with shipping schedules and logistics teams.

• Assist in loading operations, verifying correct orientation, protection, and securing of equipment.

5. HSE and Quality Assurance

• Follow safety protocols during handling of heavy and sensitive turbine components.

• Support quality inspections of crates and packaging prior to dispatch.

Key Focus Areas:

• Export crating and protective packaging of turbine and rotating equipment

• Application of corrosion prevention and preservation techniques

• Documentation of packing and compliance with export and storage standards

• Coordination with logistics, warehouse, and shipping teams

Qualifications:

• Education: High school diploma or technical certificate; associate degree or diploma in mechanical/logistics field preferred

• Experience: 0–2 years in industrial packaging, logistics, or warehouse operations; experience with turbine or heavy equipment handling a plus

• Skills:

  • Basic understanding of crating and preservation materials (e.g., VCI, shrink wrap, desiccants)

  • Familiarity with packing documentation, labeling, and export markings

  • Attention to detail and ability to follow detailed work instructions

  • Physically able to handle packaging tools and work in a warehouse or yard environment