Crate Builder- Panels ; 1st Shift

Job Details

Job Location:

581 - ZEELAND, MI 49464

Position Type:
Full Time

Job Shift: 1st shift

Job Category:
Manufacturing

As a Crate Builder you will build crates and skids for shipping products.

Currently there are openings for full-time Crate Builder in our Panels division on 1st

Shift: Monday
- Friday 4:30AM to 12:30PM

Crate Builder:
Starting at $18.90/hr. on 1st Shift

• Accurately measure and cut lumber.
• Build crates and skids to specific dimensions according to information provided.
• Monitor power tools for safety and working order.
• Utilize materials efficiently to minimize scrap.
• Ensure crates are properly labeled with order number.
• Maintain an accurate inventory of materials and advise supervisor of shortages.
• Assist other departments as necessary.
• Read work orders and follow instructions.
• Frequently asks production area if they need help.
• Provide the customer with the best value including Cost, Quality, and Delivery.
• Participate in improving our product, processes, equipment and methods.
• Handle internal and external questions in a prompt professional manner.
• Maintains a clean and safe work environment at all times.
• Continually look for ways to improve job efficiency and performance.
• Performs all reasonably related duties as assigned.

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Strong attention to detail
• Ability to work overtime.

• Must be eligible to work on programs subject to ITAR (International Traffic in Arms Regulations).

Benefits Plascore is an established global manufacturer of honeycomb core, composite structures, and clean rooms. Plascore's lightweight, industrial strength, honeycomb technology is utilized for a multitude of applications within the aerospace, automotive and marine industries. Plascore is an employee driven organization, fueled by professional teams with dedicated years of service to manufacturing.

• $1,200 Employee Referral Bonus
  - Paid in monthly increments.
• Quarterly Bonus- based on business unit metrics

• Health Insurance (Medical, Dental, Vision) with Flex Spending or Health Savings Accounts
• Free high-deductible health plan for employee only coverage.
• New Hires are eligible for health insurance benefits on day one!
• Company provided short-term and long-term disability coverage
• Employee Assistance Program- including legal & professional counseling services

• Paid and unpaid vacation totaling 6 weeks (years of service determines paid portion)
• 8-week paid sabbatical for every 10 years of service
• Paid Holidays
• Parental Leave

• 50% match up to 6% for all participating employees.

• Tuition Reimbursement for job-related and certificate programs
• Dependent scholarship to cover up to 100% of tuition cost for child dependents
• Use of training grants like Going Pro to allow for professional development

• Flex Spending Account for childcare
• Tri-Share childcare program (2/3 of childcare costs covered)

• Annual company picnic
• Annual golf outing
• Annual holiday party

• White-Caps baseball ticket raffles
• Discounts available at: MVP Athletic Club, Stellantis, Bedslide, Enterprise rentals, RX Optical
• Clean work environment
• Smooth pace of work
• Family owned and operated.
• Security of work for an established, growing company that serves a diverse customer base.
• Bi-Weekly Pay

Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), it is the policy of Plascore to provide reasonable accommodation when requested by a qualified applicant or employee with a disability, unless such accommodation would cause an undue hardship. The policy regarding requests for reasonable accommodation applies to all aspects of employment, including the application process. If reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact the Talent Acquisition team at

Plascore is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, genetic information, veteran status, disability or other legally protected characteristic.