Crate builder, wood

ProWest Shipping & Packaging Ltd.; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 36,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental plan

Health care plan

Life insurance

Job summary

ProWest Shipping & Packaging Ltd. in Edmonton, Canada, is seeking a wood products assembler to work on-site. Responsibilities include reading blueprints, assembling items like window sashes, doors, pallets and barrels, packing for shipping, and inspecting finished goods for quality.

1–2 years of related experience and English language ability are preferred. This is a fast-paced, physically demanding role with standing, bending, and repetitive tasks. Forklift and safety certifications are assets.

Qualifications

• No degree required; relevant experience accepted.
• 1–2 years related experience in wood product assembly.
• On-site role; physically demanding environment; ability to stand for extended periods.

Responsibilities

• Assemble wood products such as window sashes, doors, boxes, pallets, ladders and barrels.
• Record information on products inspected.
• Read blueprints, written specifications and production drawings.
• Pack items for shipping and distribution.
• Reinforce assembled products with dowelling or other supports.
• Install hardware such as knobs and hinges.
• Inspect wood products for conformance to quality standards.
• Trim, smooth, and shape surfaces.
• Make minor adjustments and repairs.

Skills

Excellent oral communication

Flexibility

Organized

Reliability

Team player

Education

No degree, certificate or diploma

Tools

Power tools

Small hand tool

Nail guns

Pneumatic devices

Precision measuring instrument

Job description

OVERVIEW

LANGUAGES

English

EDUCATION

• No degree, certificate or diploma

EXPERIENCE

1 year to less than 2 years

ON SITE

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

WORK SITE ENVIRONMENT

• Dusty
• Noisy
• Outdoors

RESPONSIBILITIES

TASKS

• Assemble wood products such as window sashes, doors, boxes, pallets, ladders and barrels
• Record information on products inspected
• Read blueprints, written specifications and production drawings
• Pack items for shipping and distribution
• Reinforce assembled products with dowelling or other supports
• Install hardware such as knobs and hinges
• Inspect wood products for conformance to quality standards
• Trim, smooth, and shape surfaces
• Make minor adjustments and repairs

CREDENTIALS

CERTIFICATES, LICENCES, MEMBERSHIPS, AND COURSES

• Forklift Operator Certification
• First Aid Certificate
• Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) Certificate
• Overhead Crane Certification

EXPERIENCE AND SPECIALIZATION

EQUIPMENT AND MACHINERY EXPERIENCE

• Power tools
• Small hand tool
• Nail guns
• Pneumatic devices
• Precision measuring instrument

AREA OF WORK EXPERIENCE

• Framing and shingling
• Truss manufacturing and building

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

WORK CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL CAPABILITIES

• Fast-paced environment
• Attention to detail
• Bending, crouching, kneeling
• Hand-eye co-ordination
• Physically demanding
• Repetitive tasks
• Standing for extended periods

WEIGHT HANDLING

• Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)

OWN TOOLS/EQUIPMENT

• Steel-toed safety boots

PERSONAL SUITABILITY

• Excellent oral communication
• Flexibility
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player

BENEFITS

HEALTH BENEFITS

• Dental plan
• Health care plan

FINANCIAL BENEFITS

• Life insurance