Crater Packer 5 | 1st Shift: Build & Pack Crates

Southern States, LLC; Hampton (GA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

Weekly paycheck

Paid holidays

Paid vacation

Medical insurance

Dental & vision

Life insurance

Disability coverage

401K

Referral program

Verizon discount

Job summary

Southern States LLC is hiring a Crater Packer 5 to fabricate wooden crates or boxes and pack machinery or large items using hand and power tools. The role emphasizes safety, accuracy, and teamwork in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities include reading blueprints, laying out materials, operating saws, assembling, packing, labeling, and ensuring products meet shipping requirements. A GED or high school diploma and basic math skills are required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED; 3–6 months related experience or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Mathematical skills: add/subtract whole numbers, fractions and decimals; use calipers, scales, measuring tapes.

Responsibilities

• Read blueprints, shipping notices, and other specs to determine materials and quantities needed.
• Lay out dimensions on materials with ruler, tape measure, and pencil.
• Set up and operate band saw, table saw and/or cut off saw.
• Saw wood and metal materials to size.
• Assemble materials as needed.
• Bundle products or place into containers.
• Bolt heavy pieces to bottom of container or skid.
• Wrap and pad product with packing material.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Positive attitude

Attendance

Willingness to learn

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Band saw

Table saw

Cut-off saw

Job description

Southern States LLC is hiring a Crater Packer 5 to fabricate wooden crates or boxes and pack machinery or large items using hand and power tools. The role emphasizes safety, accuracy, and teamwork in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities include reading blueprints, laying out materials, operating saws, assembling, packing, labeling, and ensuring products meet shipping requirements. A GED or high school diploma and basic math skills are required.