Crate Builder

Givens Incorporated; Chesapeake (VA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Care Plan

Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

Paid Time Off

Short Term & Long Term Disability

Job summary

Givens Incorporated in Chesapeake, VA is seeking a Crate Builder to assemble crates and wood packaging per customer specifications. The role requires carpentry skills, use of power tools, and the ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment.

The position is temp to perm, full-time, with a pay range of $15.00–$16.00 per hour. Candidates should be able to read a tape measure and lift up to 50 lbs throughout the day. Benefits and a strong safety culture are emphasized.

Qualifications

• Ability to read a tape measure and interpret measurements.
• Experience in a manufacturing environment required.
• Proficient with power tools used in woodworking and assembly.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Safety-conscious with the ability to work quickly and accurately.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs regularly.
• Basic arithmetic and measurement skills for crate specs.

Responsibilities

• Build crates, skids and custom wood packaging per customer specs.
• Assemble materials using pneumatic nail guns, screws, bolts, glue and various hand tools.
• Place product in wood container manually or using forklift or crane.
• Bolt heavy machinery to bottom of box or skid.
• Wrap and pad product with foam, plastic and foil barriers.
• Wrap and tighten bands around crate using banding equipment.
• Attach identification stencils or labels as required by customer.

Skills

Tape measure reading

Manufacturing experience

Power tool operation

Attention to detail

Safety awareness

Lifting up to 50 lbs

Quality control

Tools

Saw

Chop saw

Drill press

Band saw

Nail guns

Forklift operation

Job description

Crate Builder
Chesapeake, VA
Temp to Perm, Full-Time
$15.00–$16.00 per hour

Givens is Driven to Deliver- both for our customers and our employees. Since 1957 we have provided our customers a single source solution for warehouse, distribution, transportation, packing and crating and air freight services. We have been growing significantly over the last few years and continue to grow at a rapid pace.

Crate Builder
Chesapeake, VA
Temp to Perm, Full-Time
$15.00–$16.00 per hour

Givens is Driven to Deliver- both for our customers and our employees. Since 1957 we have provided our customers a single source solution for warehouse, distribution, transportation, packing and crating and air freight services. We have been growing significantly over the last few years and continue to grow at a rapid pace.

We are looking for a Crate Builder to build crates and other wood packaging per customer specifications. If you have carpentry skills and are good with power tools, we want to meet you!

Responsibilities

• Building crates, skids and custom wood packaging products per customer specs.
• Assemble materials using pneumatic nail guns, screws, bolts, glue and various hand tools
• Placing product in wood container manually or using forklift or crane
• Bolting heavy machinery to bottom of box or skid
• Wrapping and padding product with foam, plastic and foil barriers
• Wrapping and tightening of metal or polyester bands around crate using banding equipment
• Attaching identification stencils or labels as required by customer

Requirements

• Must be able to read a tape measure
• Experience in manufacturing environment required
• Ability to operate saw, chop saw, drill press, band saw and nail guns
• Ability to work in a fast paced environment and maintain strong attention to detail
• Quality control is a must
• Basic math skills required
• Must have a high sense of urgency and safety awareness
• Must be able to consistently lift up to 50lbs throughout the day

Benefits

• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• Retirement Plan (401k with company match)
• Life Insurance (Basic & Voluntary)
• Paid Time Off
• Short Term & Long Term Disability