Crater

The Crater builds custom skids and packaging solutions to safely ship finished machinery to customers. This role combines carpentry, material handling, and documentation to ensure equipment ships securely, accurately, and on time. You will construct skids, operate shop tools and a sit-down forklift, and maintain shipping materials and inventory in a busy, production-focused environment.

• Build customized skids to ship finished machinery to customers, ensuring safe and secure transport.

• Properly size skids and dunnage to support assemblies and facilitate efficient loading and unloading.

• Operate shop equipment, including saws, pneumatic nail guns, metal banders, and fasteners, to construct, load, and secure skids.

• Label and document each item according to shipping bills of materials (BOMs) or sales orders.

• Record all materials used, dimensions, and weights accurately for each shipment.

• Maintain and replenish inventory of shipping materials, including lumber, dunnage, fasteners, and related supplies.

• Conduct regular audits of shipping material inventory and ensure materials remain in good condition.

• Collaborate with other departments to locate missing materials and coordinate shipping needs.

• Operate a sit-down forklift to move materials, skids, and finished assemblies safely within the facility.

• Follow safety procedures and best practices when using tools, equipment, and forklifts.

• Keep the work area organized, clean, and free of hazards to support efficient operations.

• Experience operating a sit-down forklift in a shop or warehouse environment.

• Carpentry skills, including measuring, cutting, and assembling wood components.

• Ability to read and use a tape measure accurately.

• Ability to lift up to 40 pounds safely and repeatedly as part of daily tasks.

• Ability to operate saws, pneumatic nail guns, metal banders, and related shop tools.

• Basic documentation skills to label items and record materials, dimensions, and weights.

• Ability to follow shipping bills of materials and sales orders accurately.

• Strong attention to detail to ensure skids are properly sized and secure.

• Previous experience in crating, packaging, or shipping heavy equipment or machinery.

• Experience working in a large shop, manufacturing, or assembly environment.

• Comfort collaborating with multiple departments to coordinate materials and shipments.

• Ability to manage inventory, perform basic audits, and track material usage.

• Strong safety awareness when operating tools and forklifts.

The organization offers a competitive pay structure aligned with the local market through a union environment, providing stability and clear progression. Once you convert to a permanent role, you can bid on more skilled positions and pursue higher-paying opportunities as they become available. Union tenure and paid time off begin from your official onsite start date, supporting long‑term growth and work‑life balance.

After conversion, you also receive a safety shoe stipend to support your comfort and protection on the job. The operation is part of a larger, growing enterprise that continues to gain market share, which helps ensure steady work and ongoing demand for your skills.

You will work in a large shop environment that is organized by department, with ample space to accommodate the assembly of large machines. The area is climate controlled and supported with fans and heaters to maintain a manageable working temperature throughout the year. The role offers relatively independent work, allowing you to focus on your builds while still collaborating with other teams as needed.

You will regularly use shop tools such as saws, pneumatic nail…