Part-Time Shop Hand : WA-Gig Harbor

Benefits

• Matching Simple IRA
• Paid time off

The Shop Hand is an entry-level, part-time support role dedicated to assisting Real Craft's production, shipping, and facilities teams. By handling routine facility upkeep, tool restocking, and daily shop tidiness, this position provides essential backup that allows skilled craftspeople to stay focused on building. The ideal candidate brings a dependable work ethic, an eye for shop safety, and a friendly, helpful approach to supporting the broader team.

Real Craft is a direct-to-consumer maker of premium solid wood doors and hardware in Gig Harbor, Washington. Every door is handcrafted on-site using traditional joinery and solid wood, for architects, designers, and homeowners across the US.

• Shop & Facility Upkeep: Maintain clean, organized, and hazard-free work spaces across all production, crating, and shared facility areas.
• Preventative Maintenance Support: Assist facilities personnel with regular low-level maintenance, tool upkeep, and equipment care to ensure continuous operational readiness.
• Materials & Inventory Control: Support production workflow through routine inventory cycle counts, supply replenishment, and material staging.
• Logistics & Errands: Provide secondary support for local deliveries, pickups, and special facility projects as needed.
• Periodic Site & Event Support: Assist with as-needed exterior upkeep, waste and pallet overflow, seasonal weather chores, and event setup or breakdown.

• A friendly, service-oriented mindset:
  Committed to supporting the production and facilities teams as internal clients, with a practical, get-it-done attitude and a willingness to help wherever needed.
• High reliability, punctuality, and the ability to work independently with minimal daily direction.
• Strong attention to detail and a proactive eye for shop safety, cleanliness, and organization.

• Valid driver's license with a clean driving record for occasional local errands and deliveries.
• Previous experience in a warehouse, woodshop, or manufacturing environment.
• Forklift certification (or willingness to become certified upon hire).

• $18-20/hour, Monday through Thursday, consistent hours.
• Simple IRA with 3% company match after six months.
• PTO starting day one, plus paid holidays and extra time off at Christmas.
• Work boot allowance, referral bonuses, and bridge toll reimbursement for Narrows commuters.

This is a part-time, nonexempt position, Monday-Thursday, ideal hours are between 10:00 AM-4:0 0 PM. Friday shifts may be required occasionally. The role involves exposure to loud noises, dust, and potentially hazardous machinery in a manufacturing environment. Work may take place in varying temperatures, both hot and cold, indoors and outdoors.