Warehouse Worker And Crater

Warehouse Worker & Crater

This role combines warehouse operations with custom crating for high-value, heavy, oversized, and sensitive items. You'll build wooden crates, prep shipments, package materials, and support daily warehouse tasks. If you enjoy hands-on work, using tools, staying active, and working in a small team where your effort is noticed, this job offers stability, strong benefits, and room to grow.

• Shipment prep — weigh items, document shipping info, and enter basic data into a computer
• Material cutting — cut packing materials to size and crimp bags for secure closure
• Part counting — verify quantities and ensure accurate shipment counts
• Physical labor — lift up to 50 lbs and stay active throughout the shift
• Measuring work — use tape measures to determine crate, skid, pallet, and packaging dimensions
• Crate building — construct custom wooden crates, skids, and pallets using lumber, plywood, and hardware
• Specialty packaging — use foam, vapor barriers, blocking, bracing, and heat-shrink wrapping
• Export standards — follow ISPM-15 heat-treatment rules for international shipments
• Item assessment — measure and inspect items to determine the safest packaging method
• Tool operation — safely operate saws, nail guns, drills, and other hand/power tools
• Freight handling — assist with loading, unloading, and staging freight
• Team coordination — work with leadership and shipping teams to meet deadlines
• Work area upkeep — maintain a clean, safe, organized workspace
• Item care — handle customer items with care and accountability
• Workflow support — follow work orders and request additional tasks when finished

• Warehouse experience in crating, carpentry, construction, or packaging
• Basic computer use for shipping and documentation
• Instruction reading and measurement accuracy
• Tape measure proficiency
• Physical stamina — lifting, carrying, standing
• Tool operation — saws, nail guns, drills, etc.
• Attention to detail
• Teamwork and independent work capability
• Reliable attendance
• Strong work ethic
• Career motivation and willingness to learn

• Crating experience or carpentry
• ISPM-15 familiarity for export shipments
• Custom crate building with lumber and hardware
• High-value item handling (electronics, medical equipment, machinery, fine art)
• Foam and barrier use
• Heat-shrink wrapping
• Safety compliance
• Team support and willingness to ask for more work

You'll join a small, supportive team where your work is seen and appreciated. The company offers attendance bonuses, performance bonuses, and a generous time-off package after one year (sick days, PTO, personal days, and five paid holidays). You'll also receive healthcare benefits and a 401(k) to support long-term stability. The schedule is consistent and predictable, with structured breaks and minimal overtime, making this a great fit for someone who wants steady hours and a positive work environment.

You'll work in a climate-controlled warehouse office area, staying comfortable year-round. The team is small, so you'll work independently and take initiative. The schedule is Monday–Friday, 7:00 a.m.–3:30 p.m., with two 15-minute breaks and one 30-minute lunch. The environment is organized, safety-focused, and centered around careful handling of valuable items. Dress code includes steel-toe footwear, jeans or appropriate shorts, and a plain T-shirt or collared shirt.

You'll receive a swipe badge for timekeeping, and orientation covers call-outs, timecards, and safety procedures.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Chesapeake, VA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $18.00 - $22.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:
• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Chesapeake, VA.

Final date to receive applications

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 11, 2026.