Crate Builder & Production Operator - Day Shift, Union

Vantage Elevator Solutions; New York (NY); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Overtime

Benefits after 90 days through IBEW, L

Paid time off

EAP

NYC commuter benefits

Job summary

GAL Manufacturing in the Bronx, NY is seeking a Production Worker (Probationary) to join the Vantage Team. This full-time, union position requires operating hanger assembly machinery, crate building, and adherence to safety standards.

The candidate should have a high school diploma or GED, fluent English, 1–2 years in manufacturing, and the ability to lift over 50 pounds. Shifts are 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM, with potential overtime and benefits through the union after 90 days.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Ability to read, write, and speak English fluently.
• Minimum 1–2 years of experience in machine operation or manufacturing.
• Strong understanding of safety and quality standards.
• Basic mechanical aptitude and willingness to learn multiple machines.
• Must be able to lift over 50 pounds
• Ability to use a nailer and other machinery repeatedly for crate building and other production tasks.
• Frequent walking, standing, kneeling, and climbing during 8–10-hour shifts.
• Good record-keeping and measurement skills.

Responsibilities

• Safety & Compliance: Work safely and comply with all environmental, health, and safety policies and procedures.
• Proactively identify and report potential hazards for corrective action.
• Production & Quality: Assemble wooden crates using nail guns according to specifications.
• Must be able to lift wood and be moving consistently throughout the day.
• Operate hanger assembly machinery and perform machine set-up as required.
• Monitor process parameters to ensure adherence to specifications.
• Perform quality inspections using measuring tools (calipers, micrometers, tape measures).
• Recommend preventative maintenance or repairs to maintain equipment reliability.
• Adapt to changes in production priorities and meet hourly/daily targets.
• Teamwork & Communication: Communicate effectively with team members and supervisors to maintain workflow.
• Support a cohesive team environment and assist others as needed.
• Other Duties: Work safely and comply with all environmental, health, and safety policies and procedures.
• Proactively identify and report potential hazards for corrective action.

Skills

English fluency

Safety awareness

Teamwork

Stamina

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Nail gun

Calipers

Micrometers

Job description

GAL Manufacturing in the Bronx, NY is seeking a Production Worker (Probationary) to join the Vantage Team. This full-time, union position requires operating hanger assembly machinery, crate building, and adherence to safety standards.

The candidate should have a high school diploma or GED, fluent English, 1–2 years in manufacturing, and the ability to lift over 50 pounds. Shifts are 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM, with potential overtime and benefits through the union after 90 days.