Assembler - Wood

TransPak Inc.; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated individual to join their team as a Wood Crate Builder. This role involves utilizing your teamwork skills to construct wood crates using blueprints and various power tools, ensuring quality and timely delivery. You will be responsible for logging jobs, adhering to safety protocols, and maintaining equipment. If you have experience in carpentry or construction and are eager to work in a supportive and inclusive environment, this opportunity is perfect for you. Join a company that values diversity and encourages applicants from all backgrounds to apply!

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401k

Life Insurance

Paid Time Off

Paid Sick Leave

Holiday Pay

Qualifications

• 3 months of experience in carpentry, construction, or landscaping preferred.
• Basic computer skills to log jobs in the Ops Center.

Responsibilities

• Safely build wood crates using blueprints and power tools.
• Log jobs in the Ops Center and follow production schedules.

Skills

Carpentry

Construction

Landscaping

Basic Computer Skills

Bilingual (English/Spanish)

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Nail Guns

Power Drills

Grinders

Hammers

Tape Measure

Job description

Div 139 - 3828 West California Avenue Unit B, Salt Lake City, UT, 3828 West California Avenue, Salt Lake City, Utah, United States of America Req #1483

Friday, February 14, 2025

Who We Are

Originally founded in Silicon Valley in 1952, we’ve been a private, family owned and operated business since 1969. We are humbled by the long-term relationships with our customers, earned through the packaging solutions we offer, including design, engineering, testing, manufacturing, and fulfillment of custom and stock packaging.

Your Role

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

Using 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

• Builds various sized wood crates while safely using power tools:
  • i.e., nail and staple guns, power drills, grinders, and hammers.
  • Use tape measure to ensure the measurements match the cut sheet up to 1/8 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 speak to your 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.

What We’d Like to See from You

• Highly Desired:
  • 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.
• Preferred and Helpful:
  • High School diploma or GED.
  • Bilingual (English/Spanish).
  • Forklift experience.
• 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.