Crating & Packaging Technician (Heavy Lifting)

G&W Electric Co.; Romeoville (IL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance

Short and Long-Term Disability

Life Insurance

401(k)

Vacation

Job summary

G&W Electric is seeking a Crater I to prepare and assemble wooden containers and to pack large, heavy products and fragile apparatus for shipment. You will construct crates, select packing materials, and ensure proper bracing to prevent shifting during transit.

The role requires 0-1 year in manufacturing or carpentry, ability to read English instructions, operate basic tools, and interpret drawings and BOMs. Competitive pay and full benefits are offered in a modern manufacturing setting.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED or combination of work experience and skill development.
• 0-1 year experience in manufacturing environment or basic carpentry skills.
• Able to safely use small hand and power tools.
• Experience using table and band saws.
• Able to perform basic mathematical calculations.
• Basic computer skills.
• Able to read instructions and understand verbal instructions in English.
• Able to read and interpret Drawings and Bills of Material.

Responsibilities

• Construct non-standard boxes, crates, or skids for domestic or foreign shipments.
• Select materials for packing or protection of product and the method of bracing or blocking to prevent shifting while in transit.
• Check orders against bills of material to ensure that all components are included, report shortages or errors.
• Assemble orders, count, weigh, move or direct movement to the designated floor location using hand trucks, pallet jacks or hoists.
• Record date and quantity, method of shipment and verifies by signing initials.
• Mark order number on crates or packages with sales order number.
• Maintain safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations.
• Conserve resources by using equipment and supplies as needed to accomplish job results.
• Contribute to team effort by training others in performance of basic crating tasks as needed.
• Inspect all work prior to passing it on to the next operation.
• Document actions by completing production and quality forms.

Skills

Basic carpentry skills

Reading instructions in English

Basic mathematical calculations

Use of hand and power tools

Read and interpret drawings and BOM

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Table saws

Band saws

Job description

G&W Electric is seeking a Crater I to prepare and assemble wooden containers and to pack large, heavy products and fragile apparatus for shipment. You will construct crates, select packing materials, and ensure proper bracing to prevent shifting during transit.

The role requires 0-1 year in manufacturing or carpentry, ability to read English instructions, operate basic tools, and interpret drawings and BOMs. Competitive pay and full benefits are offered in a modern manufacturing setting.