Crate Builder
AerotekJob Title: Crate Builder
Job Description
The Crate Builder loads, moves, and organizes materials in a warehouse and production environment while building custom wood crates and packaging to safely ship finished products. This role combines material handling, basic carpentry, and shipping and receiving activities to support efficient production and on-time deliveries. The position requires safe o
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peration of forklifts and pallet jacks, use of hand and power tools, and careful attention to quality and safety standards.
Responsibilities
• Load, unload, move, and stage materials throughout the warehouse and production areas using forklifts, pallet jacks, and other material handling equipment.
• Organize and maintain inventory of raw materials, finished goods, and packaging supplies to support production and shipping operations.
• Pull, prepare, and stage orders for shipment in accordance with customer specifications and internal requirements.
• Assist with shipping and receiving activities, including verifying quantities, part numbers, and condition of incoming and outgoing materials.
• Build wood crates, skids, pallets, and custom packaging designed to safely transport finished products.
• Operate hand and power tools such as saws, nail guns, drills, impact drivers, and measuring tools in a safe and efficient manner.
• Measure, cut, assemble, and secure lumber and other materials used in crate and pallet construction.
• Package, band, wrap, and secure products for shipment to ensure stability and protection in transit.
• Inspect completed crates, pallets, and packaged products to confirm they meet quality, safety, and shipping requirements.
• Maintain accurate inventory levels of lumber, packaging supplies, and other warehouse materials.
• Keep warehouse, shipping, and work areas clean, organized, and free of safety hazards.
• Follow all safety procedures, use required personal protective equipment (PPE), and contribute to a safe work environment.
• Use RF scanners or similar tools as needed for order picking, inventory tracking, and shipping documentation.
• Support general production and assembly tasks as needed in manufacturing, shipping/receiving, assembly, and testing areas.
• Assist with other warehouse, material handling, and shipping functions as business needs require, including loading and unloading trucks and general labor tasks.
Essential Skills
• Previous material handling experience in a warehouse, production, or shipping and receiving environment.
• Ability to safely operate forklifts, pallet jacks, and other material handling equipment.
• Experience with hand tools such as hammers, tape measures, and basic carpentry tools.
• Ability to use power tools including saws, nail guns, drills, impact drivers, and related equipment.
• Basic carpentry or assembly skills, including measuring, cutting, and assembling lumber or similar materials.
• Experience with order picking, packing, loading, and unloading materials.
• Familiarity with shipping and receiving processes, including verifying incoming and outgoing materials.
• Capability to perform general labor and general production tasks in a manufacturing or warehouse setting.
• Ability to maintain an organized work area and manage inventory of materials and supplies.
• Commitment to following safety procedures and using required PPE at all times.
• Physical ability to lift, carry, and move materials throughout the shift as required by the job.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
• Tool experience, including both hand and power tools, is a strong plus.
• Experience with RF scanners for picking, packing, and inventory is beneficial.
• Experience in carpentry, crate building, or wood packaging construction is an advantage.
• Experience working in large manufacturing or distribution facilities is helpful.
• Flexibility to work across multiple areas such as manufacturing, shipping/receiving, assembly, and testing.
• Willingness to work in a contract role with the potential,