Crate Builder

Atterro; Pomona (CA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Comprehensive benefits

Life and disability insurance

401(k) plan

Safety-focused environment

Job summary

Atterro in Pomona, CA is hiring a Crate Builder to manufacture and assemble wooden crates and shipping containers for domestic and international shipments. You will measure, cut, and assemble components, select packing materials, and operate woodworking equipment while maintaining safety and quality standards.

The role requires reading instructions, basic math, and forklift experience, with a strong emphasis on accuracy, teamwork, and meeting deadlines in a manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required or equivalent.
• Able to read work instructions, packing lists, shipping documents, and measurements accurately.
• Basic math skills including measuring and calculating dimensions.

Responsibilities

• Build custom wooden crates, boxes, skids, and shipping containers.
• Measure materials and calculate dimensions to spec.
• Select packing materials and blocking to protect equipment.
• Operate woodworking equipment (saws, drills, planers, sanders, routers).
• Review packing lists to ensure all parts are included before shipment.

Skills

Reading instructions

Basic math

Time management

Attention to detail

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Forklift operation

Woodworking tools

Job description

Now hiring for a Crate Builder
Location: Pomona, CA
Pay Rate: $22.00 per hour
8:30 AM - 5 PM

Built to Last. Just Like You.
If you take pride in showing up, working hard, and keeping things running, this Crate Builder job in Pomona is for you. You'll help build, pack, or move products that matter. It's steady work with good pay, benefits, and a team that respects your effort.

Looking for Crate Builder jobs in Pomona where hard work drives every shift? This opportunity lets you help manufacture quality products, support production goals, and contribute to a team that keeps operations running safely and efficiently.

Education Requirements

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Ability to read work instructions, packing lists, shipping documents, and measurements accurately.
• Basic math skills required, including measuring, calculating dimensions, and material quantities.

Experience Requirements

• Minimum of 2 years of experience building, repairing, or maintaining wooden structures, crates, skids, pallets, or other carpentry-related projects.
• Experience using hand tools and power tools, including saws, drills, planers, sanders, and routers.
• Forklift operating experience required.
• Strong organizational, time management, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining accuracy and meeting deadlines.
• Valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record required.
• Attention to detail and commitment to workplace safety.

Physical Capabilities

• Ability to lift, carry, move, and position wood materials, crates, and shipping components throughout the shift.
• Frequent standing, walking, bending, kneeling, reaching, and measuring.
• Ability to safely operate forklifts and woodworking equipment.
• Comfortable working in a manufacturing, warehouse, and shipping environment.
• Ability to use hand and power tools for extended periods.

Job Duties

• Build custom wooden crates, boxes, skids, and shipping containers for domestic and international shipments.
• Measure materials and calculate dimensions to construct shipping containers according to specifications.
• Select appropriate packing materials, bracing, and blocking methods to protect equipment and prevent damage during transportation.
• Operate woodworking equipment, including saws, drill presses, planers, sanders, and routers.
• Review packing lists to ensure all required parts, components, and materials are included before shipment.
• Maintain wood inventory and coordinate orders for lumber, tools, and supplies as needed.
• Apply shipping labels and required markings to crates and heat-treated wood used for international shipments.
• Assist with loading and unloading shipments using forklifts and other material-handling equipment.
• Support receiving, shipping, customer service, and other departments as needed.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area while following company safety procedures.

Benefits

• Competitive Weekly Pay
• Comprehensive Benefits including medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Life and Disability Insurance for added peace of mind.
• Optional 401(k) Plan to help you prepare for the future.
• Safety-Focused Manufacturing Environment with opportunities for advancement and skill development.

"Nice company to work for, you will gain a lot of knowledge working for this company. The staff is friendly, and they seem to care about your needs for steady work." - Staffmark Production Worker

What You Will Do

As a Crate Builder you will support daily manufacturing operations by assembling products, operating production equipment, inspecting finished goods, packaging materials, maintaining production standards, and following established work instructions. You will help keep production areas clean and organized, monitor product quality, meet production goals, and contribute to safe, efficient manufacturing operations.

A Crate Builder supports manufacturing success by performing production activities that help maintain quality, efficiency, and safe workplace practices. This role combines physical activity with strong organizational skills and attention to detail.

The Crate Builder works with production equipment, materials, work instructions, and quality standards while helping maintain efficient manufacturing operations. Reliable performance supports long-term production success.

This profession is ideal for individuals who enjoy teamwork and manufacturing.