Crate Builder & Pallet Fabricator

Millwood, Inc.; Waco (TX); On-site; USD 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Millwood, Inc. in Waco, TX is seeking a Crate Builder & Repair worker to construct, repair, and maintain wooden crates and packaging materials used for shipping and storage.

You will read blueprints, measure, cut, and assemble wood using hand and power tools, inspect products for quality, and operate a forklift if certified. High school diploma and experience preferred. This full-time role emphasizes safety and efficiency in a warehouse environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Experience in woodworking, construction, or manufacturing preferred.
• Ability to use hand and power tools safely.
• Basic math skills including measuring and fractions.
• Forklift certification (or willingness to obtain) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Build custom wooden crates, pallets, and packaging structures according to specifications, blueprints, or work orders.
• Repair damaged crates and pallets to restore structural integrity and usability.
• Measure, cut, and assemble wood materials using hand and power tools.
• Inspect finished products to ensure they meet quality standards and customer requirements.
• Read and interpret basic drawings, dimensions, and instructions.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area in accordance with safety standards.
• Operate equipment such as forklifts (if certified) to move materials and finished goods.
• Identify and report material shortages, defects, or equipment issues.
• Follow all company safety policies and procedures.

Skills

Woodworking

Tool handling

Tape measure

Basic math

Forklift operation

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Job description

Millwood, Inc. in Waco, TX is seeking a Crate Builder & Repair worker to construct, repair, and maintain wooden crates and packaging materials used for shipping and storage.

You will read blueprints, measure, cut, and assemble wood using hand and power tools, inspect products for quality, and operate a forklift if certified. High school diploma and experience preferred. This full-time role emphasizes safety and efficiency in a warehouse environment.