TEMP Packing Assembler

Job Overview

As a TEMP Packing Assembler in Raleigh
, you will be responsible for constructing shipping crates and preparing materials used in animal transportation and shipping operations. This position will primarily focus on building, assembling, and maintaining crates to support operational needs, while providing assistance to Animal Packers and warehouse staff as needed.

* This is a temporary position with an expected assignment between 3 - 6 months, designed to support increased workload and provide hands-on experience in a warehouse and logistics environment.

• Building, assembling, repairing, and maintaining wooden shipping crates according to established specifications and quality standards.
• Measuring, cutting, and preparing materials for crate construction using hand and power tools.
• Inspecting completed crates to ensure structural integrity and compliance with shipping requirements.
• Assisting with staging and preparing crates, containers, and supplies for shipment.
• Supporting Animal Packers with packing and shipping activities as needed.
• Unloading delivery trucks and placing supplies in designated storage locations.
• Organizing and maintaining inventory of crate-building materials and warehouse supplies.
• Performing general housekeeping and maintaining a clean, safe, and organized work environment.
• Assisting with warehouse projects, materials movement, and other operational support activities as assigned.
• Following all company safety procedures and proper equipment handling practices.
• Perform all other related duties as assigned.

• No education required. Currently enrolled in high school, trade school, or college, or recent graduate preferred.
• Ability to communicate and follow verbal and written directions accurately, including multi-tasking and paying close attention to detail.
• Experience using hand tools, power tools, or performing basic construction, woodworking, or maintenance work is preferred.
• Ability to safely lift, carry, push, and pull materials weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow written instructions and specifications.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Warehouse, stockroom, construction, or manufacturing experience is preferred but not required.
• Forklift experience is preferred but not required.

The pay for this position is $17.75 / hour.

Charles River is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, mental or physical disability, family status, pregnancy, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

It is unlawful in some states (including Massachusetts) to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

If you are interested in applying to Charles River Laboratories and need special assistance or an accommodation due to a disability to complete any forms or to otherwise participate in the resume submission process, please contact a member of our Human Resources team by sending an e-mail message to  This contact is for accommodation requests for individuals with disabilities only and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications.

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