Crating Production (Crate Builders)

FirstOption Workforce Solutions; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

FirstOption Workforce Solutions in San Antonio, TX is seeking a Crate Builder to support outbound shipping by building, packing, and securing crates for materials and finished goods. You will use hand tools, power tools, and a tape measure to cut to size, and operate a forklift to load crates onto trucks or staging areas.

This role is ideal for dependable, detail‑oriented individuals with warehouse experience. Schedule is Monday–Thursday 6 AM–5 PM, with possible Fridays 6 AM–12 PM.

Qualifications

• Experience in shipping, receiving, forklift driving, or warehouse work preferred.
• Must be able to lift and move materials.
• Experience building crates or using hand/power tools preferred.
• English reading/writing; pass background and drug tests.

Responsibilities

• Build crates or custom frames for packing finished products or raw materials with tools, power tools, saws, and tape measure.
• Pack and secure items in crates to prevent shifting or damage during transit.
• Use a forklift to safely load crated materials onto trucks or staging areas.
• Match part numbers or IDs with shipping instructions to ensure accuracy.
• Help maintain a clean, organized shipping area.
• Follow all safety procedures while handling equipment and materials.

Skills

Forklift operation

Hand tools

Tape measure

Attention to detail

Reading shipping instructions

Tools

Forklift

Job description

Are you dependable, hands‑on, and looking to grow in a warehouse or production setting? We’re hiring a Crate Builder to support outbound shipping operations by building, packing, and securing crates for raw materials and finished goods.

Responsibilities:

• Help ensure that finished goods and materials are packed and secured for safe transport.
• Build crates or custom frames for packing finished products or raw materials with tools, power tools, saws, and using a tape measure to cut to the nearest 16th of an inch.
• Select the appropriate materials based on product type and shipping needs
• Pack and secure items in crates to prevent shifting or damage during transit
• Use a forklift to safely load crated materials onto trucks or staging areas
• Match part numbers or IDs with shipping instructions to ensure accuracy
• Help maintain a clean, organized shipping area
• Follow all safety procedures while handling equipment and materials
• Perform other warehouse-related tasks as assigned

Requirements:

• Experience in shipping, receiving, forklift driving, or warehouse work preferred
• MUST have experience using hand tools, power tools, and using a tape measure Building or assembling wooden crates or containers experience is preferred
• Able to lift, move, and handle materials throughout the shift
• Detail-oriented and capable of following written shipping instructions
• Basic computer skills, ERP system familiarity is a plus
• Must be able to follow verbal and written instructions in English
• Must be able to pass a background check and drug test

Schedule:

Monday – Thursday 6 AM – 5 PM

Possible Fridays from 6 AM – 12 PM

Pay Rate:

Pay Rate: $18 - $20/Hourly

Location:

Location: San Antonio, TX 78222

ABOUT US:

FirstOption Workforce Solutions exists to help people build better lives and we sincerely appreciate your interest in joining our team. We provide staffing services and opportunities that make a real difference in the lives of those we serve. Our values reflect who we are as people and guide everything we do. Every member of the FirstOption Workforce Solutions Team is passionate about and committed to excellence in all we do.

Are you ready to join a team who is committed to delivering world-class services to our valued clients? Do you believe that anything worth doing is worth doing right? Would you thrive in a work environment that encourages and supports you in realizing your full potential? Are you a hard worker, dependable, punctual and someone who does whatever is needed to get the job done? FirstOption Workforce Solutions is a place where a person’s talents and hard work are valued.

EEO STATEMENT:

Equal Employment Opportunity has been, and will continue to be, a fundamental principle at our Company, where employment is based upon personal capabilities and qualifications without discrimination because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, or any other protected characteristic as established by law. This policy of Equal Employment Opportunity applies to all policies and procedures relating to recruitment and hiring, compensation, benefits, termination and all other terms and conditions of employment.

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