Crating Technician – Wood Packaging & Shipping

Logo; Romeoville (IL); On-site; USD 31,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Short and Long Term Disability

Life Insurance

401(k) Plan

Tuition Reimbursement

Vacation

Job summary

G&W Electric in Romeoville, IL seeks a Crater I to prepare and assemble wooden containers and pack large products for shipment. You will construct crates/skids, select materials, and brace items to prevent movement during transit.

You will verify orders against Bills of Material and document actions with standard forms. The role requires basic carpentry skills, ability to read drawings, and safe use of hand and power tools.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED or equivalent experience.
• 0–1 year manufacturing or basic carpentry experience.
• Ability to safely use small hand and power tools.
• Able to read instructions and understand English.
• Able to read drawings and Bills of Material.
• Able to perform basic mathematical calculations and measurements.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and assemble wooden containers and packaging for shipment.
• Construct non-standard boxes/crates/skids for domestic or foreign shipments.
• Select materials and brace/secure products to prevent shifting.
• Check orders against Bills of Material; report shortages or errors.
• Assemble orders and move them using hand trucks, pallet jacks or hoists.
• Record shipment data and mark crates with order numbers.
• Maintain a safe, clean work environment and company procedures.
• Train others in basic crating tasks as needed.
• Inspect all work before handing off to the next operation.

Skills

Basic carpentry skills

Small hand and power tool use

Reading drawings and Bills of Material

Mathematical calculations

Basic computer skills

English language comprehension

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Table saws

Band saws

Hand tools

Power tools

Job description

G&W Electric in Romeoville, IL seeks a Crater I to prepare and assemble wooden containers and pack large products for shipment. You will construct crates/skids, select materials, and brace items to prevent movement during transit.

You will verify orders against Bills of Material and document actions with standard forms. The role requires basic carpentry skills, ability to read drawings, and safe use of hand and power tools.