Crate & Pallet Builder — Hands-On Shipping Pro

Big Top Manufacturing, LLC; Perry (FL); On-site; USD 17,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employer-paid health insurance after 2

401(k) with company match

Disability insurance (short/long-term)

Life insurance

Employee assistance program

Generous vacation

Job summary

Big Top Manufacturing, LLC, in Perry, Florida, seeks a Shipping Crate Builder to meet shipping and receiving objectives. You will prepare finished products for shipping, construct crates/pallets, and assist with loading/unloading. This role requires near-perfect attendance and punctuality.

Forklift certification within 3 months, ability to read a tape measure to 1/16", and safe operation of hand tools are essential. Competitive benefits follow after initial employment and training.

Qualifications

• Ability to read a tape measure to 1/16"
• Forklift certification within 3 months (on-the-job training provided)
• High school diploma or equivalent preferred
• One year work history or military service preferred
• Team player with good time management
• Strong mathematical skills
• Ability to follow company safety procedures and processes

Responsibilities

• Prepares finished product for shipping.
• Measures, cuts, and assembles wood pieces; builds crates, pallets, and boxes to ensure secure containment of product.
• Assists with loading and unloading trucks/containers.
• Ensures all incoming shipments are delivered to designated area or person.
• Minimizes material waste.
• Responsible for care and preventive maintenance on the equipment in use.
• Follows all safety guidelines and reports violations, accidents and near misses to supervisor.
• Assists in the training of new personnel on safety, production, and quality standards and procedures.
• Follows instructions given by supervisor.
• Responsible for housekeeping in designated work area and throughout the facility.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Team Player

Time Management

Forklift Cert 3mo

Tape Measure Read

Hand Tools Proficiency

Computer Literacy

Math Skills

Safety Procedures

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

One Year Work History or Military Service

Tools

Radial Arm Saw

Circular Saw

Nail Gun

Screw Gun

Job description

Big Top Manufacturing, LLC, in Perry, Florida, seeks a Shipping Crate Builder to meet shipping and receiving objectives. You will prepare finished products for shipping, construct crates/pallets, and assist with loading/unloading. This role requires near-perfect attendance and punctuality.

Forklift certification within 3 months, ability to read a tape measure to 1/16", and safe operation of hand tools are essential. Competitive benefits follow after initial employment and training.