Machine Crater

Urschel Laboratories, Inc.; Chesterton (IN); On-site; USD 29,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Quarterly bonus

ESOP

Medical, Dental, Vision insurance

401(k) with employer matching

Life insurance

Onsite gym with trainers

Education reimbursement

Community involvement

Free health clinic

Low health insurance premiums

Job summary

Urschel Laboratories, Inc. in Chesterton, Indiana, is seeking a Machine Crater to join the Shipping team. This full-time, day-shift role (Mon–Fri) may include occasional Saturday work based on production needs.

The Machine Crater will construct crates, boxes, and packing materials for domestic and international shipments, using hand tools and power equipment. Qualified candidates have a high school diploma or equivalent and at least one year of packaging/shipping experience.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Minimum 1 year of packaging/shipping or related experience.
• Basic carpentry skills and familiarity with handheld power tools and material-handling equipment.

Responsibilities

• Package, crate, and prepare parts and equipment for domestic and international shipment.
• Review orders for accuracy and select appropriate packaging methods and materials.
• Operate hand tools, power saws, and powered industrial trucks; ensure compliance with shipping requirements.
• Maintain a clean, safe, organized work environment and assist other departments as needed.

Skills

Attention to detail

Basic carpentry

Measuring/ math

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Hand tools

Power saws

Powered industrial trucks

Job description

Urschel, a 100% employee-owned company, is seeking a Machine Crater to join our Shipping team. This full-time position is part of our day shift operation. The Machine Crater constructs, assembles, and prepares standard and custom crates, boxes, and other packaging materials to ensure products are protected and shipped safely. The position is regularly scheduled Monday through Friday, with occasional Saturday work based on production needs.

Urschel employee-owners design and manufacture industrial cutting equipment for food processing and allied industries around the world from our global headquarters located in Chesterton, Indiana, U.S.A. Consumers purchase goods manufactured on Urschel cutting equipment on a daily basis. Advanced manufacturing technologies are utilized at our climate controlled, clean, and environmentally conscious facility.

Starting pay is $25.74/hour

Company Benefits, Rewards and Perks:

• Quarterly performance award bonus based on overall company performance
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), Stock Issued Annually
• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance Available on 1 st Day of Employment
• Low Health, Dental, Vision Insurance Premiums and Deductibles
• Free Health Clinic (Available to Employees and Their Dependents)
• 401(k) with Employer Matching
• Free Life Insurance
• Free 24/7 Access to An Onsite Workout Center with Personal Trainers
• Education Reimbursement Program
• Support for Community Involvement/Philanthropy

Successful candidates will be responsible for packaging, crating, and preparing parts, machines, and equipment for domestic and international shipment. Responsibilities include reviewing orders for accuracy; constructing standard and custom crates; selecting appropriate packaging methods and materials; operating hand tools, power saws, powered industrial trucks, and other material-handling equipment; and ensuring compliance with customer, company, and shipping requirements. The position also inspects completed packaging, stages and loads shipments, completes shipping documentation, utilizes Epicor to access job-related information, communicates discrepancies, and works closely with Shipping, Production, and other departments to support accurate and timely order fulfillment. Candidates are expected to maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment and perform other duties as assigned.

Qualified applicants must have a high school diploma or equivalent and a minimum of one year of experience in packaging, crating, shipping, manufacturing, warehouse operations, carpentry, or a related environment. Candidates must possess basic carpentry skills and be familiar with the safe use of handheld power tools, power saws, powered industrial trucks, and material-handling equipment. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong attention to detail, good judgment, and the ability to work with measurements, weights, quantities, and shipping documentation while supporting safe and efficient order fulfillment.

Applications will be accepted through Sunday, November 15, 2026.
EEO/Veterans/Disability
Date Posted: 10/30/2026

As set forth in Urschel Laboratories, Inc.’s Equal Employment Opportunity policy,we do not discriminate on the basis of any protected group status under any applicable law.