2nd Shift Crating & Wood Packaging Operator

Armstrong DLW GmbH; Libertyville (IL); On-site; USD 27,552 - 30,307; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

401k match

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Armstrong World Industries, Libertyville IL, is seeking a Crating & Material Handling Operator for the 2nd shift. You will construct high-quality wooden crates, skids, and custom packaging by operating miter saws, panel saws, pneumatic nailers, and related equipment, while performing material handling to support manufacturing flow.

The role requires reading drawings, cutting lumber to tolerances, inspecting assemblies, and maintaining safety standards.

Qualifications

• Prior experience in carpentry, crate/skid building, or woodworking preferred but not required.
• Familiarity with power tools, pneumatic tools, and measuring equipment preferred.
• Ability to read shop drawings, interpret measurements, and follow structured fabrication instructions.

Responsibilities

• Read and interpret shop drawings, blueprints, and production layouts with accuracy.
• Build and assemble wooden crates, skids, and specialty packaging using fasteners, braces, gussets, and reinforcements per design requirements.
• Cut lumber to precise mechanical tolerances using saws and specialty cutting equipment.
• Inspect assemblies for structural integrity, dimensional accuracy, and compliance with specifications.
• Ensure customer‑focused quality standards without compromising safety or efficiency.
• Participate in 5S, continuous‑improvement, and operational excellence initiatives.
• Attend and participate in required company training.
• Adhere to all company policies and standard operating procedures (SOPs).

Skills

Safety compliance

Teamwork

Reading shop drawings

Quality mindset

Tools

Miter saws

Panel saws

Pneumatic nailers

Job description

Armstrong World Industries, Libertyville IL, is seeking a Crating & Material Handling Operator for the 2nd shift. You will construct high-quality wooden crates, skids, and custom packaging by operating miter saws, panel saws, pneumatic nailers, and related equipment, while performing material handling to support manufacturing flow.

The role requires reading drawings, cutting lumber to tolerances, inspecting assemblies, and maintaining safety standards.