Packaging and Crating I

Georg Fischer; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus

Job summary

Georg Fischer in Irvine is seeking a packaging associate to build crates, pallets, and protective packaging for piping systems and components. You will read basic drawings, measure accurately, and use hand and power tools to prepare and secure shipments.

The role requires attention to detail, safe handling of materials, and adherence to shipping instructions. Schedule: Mon–Fri, 1:00 PM–9:30 PM, with potential overtime and bonuses based on performance.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Previous experience in packaging, crating, shipping, warehousing, manufacturing, carpentry, or construction is preferred.
• Entry-level candidates with relevant hands-on experience using hand tools or power tools may be considered.
• Ability to read basic drawings, work orders, measurements, and packaging instructions.
• Experience using tape measures, squares, saws, drills, nail guns, strapping tools, and other hand or power tools is desirable.
• Basic knowledge of lumber, plywood, foam, protective packaging materials, and shipping methods is preferred.
• Experience packaging large, heavy, fragile, or industrial products is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Build custom wooden crates, boxes, pallets, skids, and other shipping containers according to product dimensions and packaging requirements.
• Measure products and packaging materials accurately using tape measures, rulers, squares, and other measuring tools.
• Read and follow basic blueprints, drawings, work orders, and packaging instructions.
• Operate hand and power tools, including saws, drills, nail guns, hammers, and other woodworking equipment.
• Select and cut lumber, plywood, and other materials to required dimensions.
• Wrap and secure fragile, heavy, or sensitive products using foam, bubble wrap, protective coverings, strapping, banding, and other cushioning materials.
• Install blocking, bracing, supports, and restraints to prevent products from shifting or being damaged during transportation.
• Inspect products and packaging for damage, proper fit, secure fastening, and overall quality before shipment.
• Protect piping, fittings, valves, flanges, machined surfaces, and other components from scratches, impact, moisture, and other shipping hazards.
• Assist with positioning, staging, loading, and securing packaged products for shipment.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work area.
• Follow company safety policies, PPE requirements, quality standards, and proper tool and equipment procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Measuring

Hand tools

Power tools

Woodworking

Packaging

Shipping packaging

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Tape measures

Squares

Saws

Drills

Nail guns

Strapping tools

Job description

The Packaging and Crater I is responsible for building custom wooden crates, pallets, and protective packaging for piping systems, components, and other manufactured products. This position prepares fragile, oversized, and heavy products for safe handling, storage, and transportation while ensuring products are properly protected against damage during shipment.

Schedule: Monday – Friday 1:00 PM - 9:30 PM

Essential Duites & Responsibilities :

• Build custom wooden crates, boxes, pallets, skids, and other shipping containers according to product dimensions and packaging requirements.
• Measure products and packaging materials accurately using tape measures, rulers, squares, and other measuring tools.
• Read and follow basic blueprints, drawings, work orders, and packaging instructions.
• Operate hand and power tools, including saws, drills, nail guns, hammers, and other woodworking equipment.
• Select and cut lumber, plywood, and other materials to required dimensions.
• Wrap and secure fragile, heavy, or sensitive products using foam, bubble wrap, protective coverings, strapping, banding, and other cushioning materials.
• Install blocking, bracing, supports, and restraints to prevent products from shifting or being damaged during transportation.
• Inspect products and packaging for damage, proper fit, secure fastening, and overall quality before shipment.
• Protect piping, fittings, valves, flanges, machined surfaces, and other components from scratches, impact, moisture, and other shipping hazards.
• Assist with positioning, staging, loading, and securing packaged products for shipment.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work area.
• Follow company safety policies, PPE requirements, quality standards, and proper tool and equipment procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Education and/or Experience:

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Previous experience in packaging, crating, shipping, warehousing, manufacturing, carpentry, or construction is preferred.
• Entry-level candidates with relevant hands-on experience using hand tools or power tools may be considered.
• Ability to read basic drawings, work orders, measurements, and packaging instructions.
• Experience using tape measures, squares, saws, drills, nail guns, strapping tools, and other hand or power tools is desirable.
• Basic knowledge of lumber, plywood, foam, protective packaging materials, and shipping methods is preferred.
• Experience packaging large, heavy, fragile, or industrial products is a plus.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to read basic drawings, work orders, measurements, and packaging instructions.
• Experience using tape measures, squares, saws, drills, nail guns, strapping tools, and other hand or power tools is desirable.
• Basic knowledge of lumber, plywood, foam, protective packaging materials, and shipping methods is preferred.
• Experience packaging large, heavy, fragile, or industrial products is a plus.

Working Conditions / Physical Requirements:

• Work is performed primarily in a manufacturing, production, warehouse, and shipping environment.
• Regular exposure to noise, dust, wood debris, machinery, and industrial equipment.
• May work around large, heavy, oversized, and irregularly shaped piping systems and components.
• Requires frequent standing, walking, bending, kneeling, reaching, lifting, pushing, pulling, and handling of materials.
• May require working at elevated heights using ladders, scaffolding, or approved work platforms.
• Must wear required personal protective equipment (PPE), including safety shoes, eye protection, gloves, hearing protection, and other PPE as required.
• Work may involve varying temperatures and conditions typical of industrial facilities and loading/shipping areas.
• Requires compliance with company safety policies, OSHA requirements, and safe operating procedures.
• May require overtime, extended hours, or schedule adjustments to meet production and shipping deadlines.

Salary Range: $20.20 - $23.25 (Based on Experience) + Bonus