Production​/Assembly Trainee - Entry Level Crate Builder

Production/Assembly Trainee
- Entry Level Crate Builder

Shifts:

1st (7am-3pm) & 2nd (3pm-11pm) Starting Pay: $17-18

Job Summary:

We are seeking a reliable and hardworking Production/Assembly Trainee
- Entry Level Crate Builder to join our team. Training is provided for this position. This role involves building wooden crates with the use of hammers, nail guns, and tape measurers. The ideal candidate will have experience with carpentry, construction, assembly, or other relevant experience. This is a hands-on general labor position requiring the use of power tools and the ability to work with wood and framing materials.

Key Responsibilities:

• Build large wooden crates for shipping industrial machinery and oversized materials
• Measure, cut, and assemble wood using 2x4s, plywood, and other materials
• Operate hand tools and power tools including nail guns, staple guns, and pneumatic tools
• Assist with moving large equipment and materials using cranes or forklifts (if experienced)
• Package machines or large parts for domestic and export shipping
• Follow safety procedures and maintain a clean work environment

Qualifications:

• Familiarity with power tools such as nail guns, staple guns, hammers, and tape measures
• Experience in carpentry, construction, framing, remodeling, or woodworking preferred but not required
• Experience with cranes or forklifts for moving machinery or large materials is a plus
• Experience with export packaging or building large shipping crates is highly preferred but not required
• Comfortable performing general labor and physical work

Requirements:

• Must be reliable and show up ready to work
• Must be willing to learn and be trained
• Comfortable using power tools and working with wood materials

Preferred Experience (Not Required):

• Crate building or export packaging
• Construction or framing houses
• Working with plywood and lumber
• Operating forklifts or cranes
• Remodeling or general carpentry work