Crate Builder- Panels 581 (1st Shift)

Plascore; Zeeland (MI); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Referral Bonus

Quarterly Bonus

Health Insurance (Medical, Dental, VIs

Job summary

Plascore is seeking a Crate Builder in Zeeland, MI (1st shift, Mon-Fri 4:30 AM–12:30 PM). You will measure, cut lumber, and assemble crates and skids to exact specs while maintaining safety and minimizing waste.

The role requires a High School diploma or GED, strong attention to detail, and willingness to work overtime. Plascore offers competitive benefits and a stable manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Ability to work overtime.

Responsibilities

• Accurately measure and cut lumber.
• Build crates and skids to specific dimensions according to information provided.
• Monitor power tools for safety and working order.
• Utilize materials efficiently to minimize scrap.
• Ensure crates are properly labeled with order number.
• Maintain an accurate inventory of materials and advise supervisor of shortages.

Skills

Strong attention to detail

Ability to work overtime

Education

High school diploma or GED preferred

Job description

Job DetailsJob Location: 581 - ZEELAND, MI 49464Position Type: Full TimeJob Shift: 1st shiftJob Category: Manufacturing

As a Crate Builder you will build crates and skids for shipping products.

Currently there are openings for full-time Crate Builder in our Panels division on 1st Shift: Monday - Friday 4:30AM to 12:30PM

Crate Builder: Starting at $18.90/hr. on 1st Shift

Key Responsibilities:

• Accurately measure and cut lumber.
• Build crates and skids to specific dimensions according to information provided.
• Monitor power tools for safety and working order.
• Utilize materials efficiently to minimize scrap.
• Ensure crates are properly labeled with order number.
• Maintain an accurate inventory of materials and advise supervisor of shortages.
• Assist other departments as necessary.
• Read work orders and follow instructions.
• Frequently asks production area if they need help.
• Provide the customer with the best value including Cost, Quality, and Delivery.
• Participate in improving our product, processes, equipment and methods.
• Handle internal and external questions in a prompt professional manner.
• Maintains a clean and safe work environment at all times.
• Continually look for ways to improve job efficiency and performance.
• Performs all reasonably related duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Strong attention to detail
• Ability to work overtime.

Additional Requirements:

• Must be eligible to work on programs subject to ITAR (International Traffic in Arms Regulations).

BenefitsPlascore is an established global manufacturer of honeycomb core, composite structures, and cleanrooms. Plascore's lightweight, industrial strength, honeycomb technology is utilized for a multitude of applications within the aerospace, automotive and marine industries. Plascore is an employee driven organization, fueled by professional teams with dedicated years of service to manufacturing.

Plascore Benefits:

Bonus Programs

• $1,200 Employee Referral Bonus - Paid in monthly increments.
• Quarterly Bonus- based on business unit metrics

Health Benefits

• Health Insurance (Medical, Dental, Vision) with Flex Spending or Health Savings Accounts
• Free high-deductible health plan for employee only coverage.
• New Hires are eligible for health insurance benefits on day one!
• Company provided short-term and long-term disability coverage
• Employee Assistance Program- including legal & professional counseling services

Paid Time Off

• Paid and unpaid vacation totaling 6 weeks (years of service determines paid portion)
• 8-week paid sabbatical for every 10 years of service
• Paid Holidays
• Parental Leave

401(K) & Roth 401(K)

• 50% match up to 6% for all participating employees.

Educational Support

• Tuition Reimbursement for job-related and certificate programs
• Dependent scholarship to cover up to 100% of tuition cost for child dependents
• Use of training grants like GoingPro to allow for professional development

Childcare

• Flex Spending Account for childcare
• Tri-Share childcare program (2/3 of childcare costs covered)

Company Events

• Annual company picnic
• Annual golf outing
• Annual holiday party

Other Perks

• White-Caps baseball ticket raffles
• Discounts available at: MVP Athletic Club, Stellantis, Bedslide, Enterprise rentals, RX Optical
• Clean work environment
• Smooth pace of work
• Family owned and operated.
• Security of work for an established, growing company that serves a diverse customer base.
• Bi-Weekly Pay

Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), it is the policy of Plascore to provide reasonable accommodation when requested by a qualified applicant or employee with a disability, unless such accommodation would cause an undue hardship. The policy regarding requests for reasonable accommodation applies to all aspects of employment, including the application process. If reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact the Talent Acquisition team at [e-mail].

Plascore is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, genetic information, veteran status, disability or other legally protected characteristic.