Machine Crater

urschellaboratoriesinc; Chesterton (IN); On-site; USD 29,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Quarterly performance bonus

Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

2 weeks vacation

Medical/Dental/Vision insurance on day

Low premiums/deductibles

Free health clinic

401(k) with employer matching

Free life insurance

Onsite workout center with trainers

Education reimbursement

Community involvement support

Job summary

Urschel is seeking a Machine Crater to join our Shipping team at our Chesterton, Indiana facility. This full-time, day-shift role involves constructing standard and custom crates and preparing packaging materials to ensure safe shipment of Urschel products.

Responsibilities include reviewing orders, selecting packaging methods, operating hand tools and forklifts, and coordinating with Shipping/Production to ensure timely order fulfillment. Benefits include ESOP, health insurance, and 401(k).

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Minimum of one year experience in packaging, crating, shipping, manufacturing, warehouse operations, carpentry, or related environment.
• Basic carpentry skills and safe use of handheld power tools, power saws, powered industrial trucks, and material-handling equipment.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Ensuring compliance with customer, company, and shipping requirements.
• Inspecting packaging, staging and loading shipments; completing shipping documentation; using Epicor for job info; coordinating with Shipping and Production to fulfill orders.
• Maintaining a clean, organized, and safe work environment.

Skills

Attention to detail

Carpentry basics

Shipping documentation

Reading measurements

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
• 2 Weeks' Vacation Available Upon Hire
• 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

Responsibilities:

• 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
• Ensuring compliance with customer, company, and shipping requirements
• Inspecting completed packaging, staging and loading shipments, completing shipping documentation, utilizing Epicor to access job-related information, communicating discrepancies, and working closely with Shipping, Production, and other departments to support accurate and timely order fulfillment
• Maintaining a clean, organized, and safe work environment and performing other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• A minimum of one year of experience in packaging, crating, shipping, manufacturing, warehouse operations, carpentry, or a related environment
• Basic carpentry skills and being familiar with the safe use of handheld power tools, power saws, powered industrial trucks, and material-handling equipment
• 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

Application Deadline:

Applications will be accepted through Sunday, November 15, 2026.

EEO Statement:

EEO/Veterans/Disability