Crater Packer Lead

Crown Packaging Corporation; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Crown Packaging Corporation is seeking a Custom Crate Lead to direct crate-building teams and ensure quality and safety in the wood shop. The lead will train Crater-Packers, supervise operations, and help keep overhead crane activities compliant with procedures.

The role emphasizes leadership, adherence to safety rules, and the ability to manage time and quality to meet order deadlines.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated leadership and clear written/verbal communication skills.
• Ability to direct and train crews effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Must be able to follow and enforce safety and quality procedures.

Responsibilities

• Directs and assists Crater-Packers in building packaging crates using power tools.
• Train Crater-Packers to assemble wood and fiber wrap builds.
• Ensure compliance with work instructions and best practices.
• Operate overhead crane with supervision to ensure safe usage and efficiency.
• Maintain clean, organized wood shop and adhere to safety policies.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Tools

Panel Saw

Horizontal Band Saw

Miter Saw

Cabinet Table Saw

Job description

Custom Crate Lead Directs and assist Crater-Packers building packaging wood and fiber wrap containers using power tools and saws. Assist assigned supervisor in training Crater Packers to assemble wood and fiber wrap builds. Lead will ensure compliance of packaging materials and products are in accordance with written work instructions and best practice visuals. Lead in conjunction with the Crater-Packers will also operate the overhead crane and assist the supervisor in ensuring it is being operated in accordance with safe operating procedures.

DESCRIPTION:

• Follow all Crown Packaging safety and health rules and regulations, and wear or use required protective equipment while working. Report hazardous conditions to the employer. Report any job-related injury or illness to the supervisor or manager and seek treatment promptly.
• Demonstrate high level carpentry skills by building shipping containers and packaging crates using various tools, nail guns, power drills and power saws (i.e., Panel Saw, Horizontal Band Saw, Miter Saw, and Cabinet Table Saw).
• Ensure all work instructions and best practices are utilized on all crate and fiber wrap builds.
• Ensure the cleanliness and organization of the wood shop and surrounding areas are maintained as outlined by the management team.
• Demonstrate working understanding of the quality processes.
• Demonstrate good attendance on a consistent basis.
• Consistently follow all rules for safe use and storage of power saws and drills.
• Perform work timely and accurately.
• Maintain pace to ensure orders will be completed on time and accurately.
• Perform required start up or end of shift procedures.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Able to sit, walk, and move around for long hours at a time.
• Must demonstrate effective leadership and communication skills.
• Must be able to stand 8-10 hours a day constantly. Ability to lift to 50 lbs. occasionally.
• Must be knowledgeable of all safety protocols and PPE requirements.
• Possess excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work in stressful situations.
• Ability to perform basic math.
• Ability to read and understand written instructions.
• Ability to follow and enforce directions, quality, and safety procedures.

DEADLINE:

Apply No later than 5:00 p.m. Tuesday, September 8, 2026

Crown is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All individuals have an equal opportunity for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other protected groups.