Assembler II - Wood

TransPak; Kent (WA); On-site; USD 20,664 - 28,929; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401k

Paid Time Off

Job summary

TransPak is seeking an Assembler I - Wood to join our manufacturing team in Washington. You will build wooden crates per blueprints, operate power tools, and log production details into Ops Center. This role emphasizes safety, pace, and accuracy to meet customer specifications and on-time delivery.

The position involves reading cut sheets, using adhesives for foam, and following standard procedures. A background in carpentry with basic computer skills is preferred, with bilingual English/Spanish

Qualifications

• 3 months of experience in carpentry, construction and/or landscaping.
• Basic computer skills to use Ops Center to log in & out of jobs with employee ID number.
• Willingness to use heat sealers, utility knives, machinery and varying textures of foam.

Responsibilities

• Build various sized wooden crates using blueprints and power tools.
• Log in and out of jobs in Ops Center to track progress and schedules.
• Follow safety rules and PPE requirements while assembling crates.
• Read, interpret, and document cut sheets and stenciling errors.

Skills

Carpentry experience

Basic computer skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Power tools

Tape measure

Job description

Who We Are

Originally founded in Silicon Valley in 1952, we are humbled by the long-term relationships earned through the packaging solutions we offer, including design, engineering, testing, manufacturing, and fulfillment of custom and stock packaging

Your Role

Assembler I - Wood

Work Schedule: Monday to Friday. Occasional weekends may be optional or required

Compensation: $18/hr DOE

Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k, Paid Time Off, Paid Sick Leave, and Holiday Pay

As an Assembler - Wood with us, you’ll use your strong teamwork skills, you will safely and efficiently build wood crates using blueprints (cut sheets) and power tools to meet customer specifications for quality and on-time delivery. You will log in and out of jobs in the Ops Center (Production software planning system) to track jobs and follow production schedules. You’ll also follow safety and personal protective equipment requirements

What You’ll Be Doing

Build Various Sized Wooden Crates

• i.e., nail and staple guns, power drills, grinders, and hammers
• Use tape measure to ensure the measurements match the cut sheet up to 1/8th inch
• Safe ladder use required when assembling the tops (caps) of crates
• May need to assemble bases or skids for crates on the ground. This requires use of a 20 pound, 3.5-inch nail gun while crouching and/or kneeling
• Able to read, interpret, find, and document possible cut sheet and/or stenciling errors
• Use of adhesives to apply foam to wood crates and conduct specification checks
• Efficiently perform work according to standard operating procedures

Use of Equipment and When to Involve a Supervisor

• Follow all procedures, policies and understand equipment use, before use
• To ensure safety, report equipment defects and/or maintenance needs to your supervisor
• To help protect yourself and others, please report any unsafe acts to your supervisor

Required Qualifications

What We’d Like to See from You

• 3 months of experience in carpentry, construction and/or landscaping
• Use of dimensional and electrical power tools and motorized equipment
• Basic computer skills to use Ops Center to log in & out of jobs with employee ID number
• Willingness to use heat sealers, utility knives, machinery and varying textures of foam

Preferred Qualifications

• Basic computer skills to use Ops Center to log in & out of jobs with employee ID number
• Ability to learn new software
• Bilingual (English/Spanish)
• High School Diploma or GED

Contingencies

• Successful completion of a pre-employment drug screen and criminal background check

Interested but Concerned You’re Not Qualified?

Don't meet every single requirement? At TransPak, we are building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this, or other, openings

We look forward to reviewing your application

TransPak Talent Acquisition Team