CRATER / PACKER (1st or 2nd SHIFT)

Hazelett Corporation; Colchester (VT); On-site; USD 29,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental premiums

Life Insurance

AD&D

Short-Term Disability Insurance

401(k) after 90 days

Holidays

Paid time off

On-site trainer

Uniforms provided

Beach access

Job summary

Hazelett Corporation is seeking a Crater/Packer in Vermont to construct wooden crates for shipping finished products. The role involves forklift/overhead crane tasks, following established guidelines, and coordinating with the belt shop to meet shipping priorities.

Hourly pay varies by shift: first shift $21.00–$24.00/hr and second shift $23.00–$30.00/hr, with a 20% shift premium on the second shift. Hazelett provides robust benefits and paid time off.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Good communication skills for asking questions and presenting information.
• Ability to follow instructions and procedures.
• Demonstrate safe building construction skills using saws and nail guns.

Responsibilities

• Build wooden crates for shipment and protective packaging.
• Load crates with forklift or overhead crane with team assistance.
• Follow guidelines to meet shipping requirements.
• Coordinate with Belt shop team to prioritize work.

Skills

Crater/Packer

Forklift operation

Safety procedures

Communication

Lifting 50 lbs

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Saw usage

Pneumatic nail guns

Staplers

Forklift/Overhead crane operation

Job description

Description

As the Crater/Packer within our belt shop, you will construct wooden crates to efficiently and successfully ship finished products to our customers.

Job Type

Full-time

Shift Schedules

First Shift: 4x10 Monday - Thursday, 6:00am-4:30pm.
Second Shift: 4x10 Monday - Thursday, 4:00pm-2:00am.

What You Will Do

• Build various wooden crates for shipment and protective packaging of finished products
• Load crates with forklift or overhead crane, frequently with the assistance of other shop personnel.
• Follow instructions and pre-established guidelines to meet shipping requirements.
• Communicate with the Belt shop team to coordinate priority

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Good communication skills for asking questions and presenting information to others.
• Ability to follow instructions and procedures.
• Demonstrate safe building construction skills, similar to a house framer, using saws, pneumatic nail guns and staplers.
• Ability to lift 50 pounds.
• Attention to details and numbers for accuracy

What We Offer

Hourly wage range: First shift $21.00 to 24.00 per hour. Second shift $23.00 to $30.00 per hour which includes our 20% shift premium.

• Hazelett offers 24 plans through its medical coverage and for most of the plans, Hazelett pays 100% of the premiums.
• Hazelett pays 100% of Dental Premiums for one of the best plans in the state.
• Life, AD&D, Short-Term Disability Insurance.
• Matching 401k after 90 days. Fully vested once you start contributing!
• 8 Company Holidays.
• 4 weeks of paid time off.
• On-site Athletic Trainer.
• Free uniforms with cleaning.
• Free use of our company beach on Malletts Bay and boat mooring at a discounted price.

Why You Want This Opportunity

At Hazelett you will have the opportunity to work for a company that is recognized worldwide for our leading metals processing technology. Our continuous casting process is renowned for its high productivity and energy efficiency. We pride ourselves on our robust machine design and in-house manufacturing and assembly capabilities. The materials produced by our machines are used in many applications such as aluminum automotive body components, aluminum foil, lead-acid automotive batteries, and copper wire and cables.

Hazelett is passionately committed to a diverse, equitable, and inclusive work culture. Join us in building a community where differences are our strength, and where everyone has an equal chance to thrive.

Salary Description

$21.00 - $30.00 per hour