Packaging and Crating I

Georg Fischer LLC; United States; Remote; USD 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus

Job summary

Georg Fischer LLC in the United States seeks a Packaging and Crater I to build custom wooden crates, pallets, and protective packaging for piping systems and components. Schedule: Monday – Friday 1:00 PM - 9:30 PM.

You will measure, read blueprints, operate woodworking tools, and secure items for shipment, while inspecting quality and ensuring safe handling in a manufacturing setting.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred; experience in packaging/crating is a plus.
• Ability to read basic drawings, work orders, measurements, and packaging instructions.
• Experience with tape measures, squares, saws, drills, nail guns, and strapping tools is desirable.
• Knowledge of lumber, plywood, foam, and protective packaging materials helps when selecting materials.

Responsibilities

• Build crates, boxes, pallets, skids, and other containers per product dimensions.
• Measure products and packaging materials accurately using tape measures and rulers.
• Read and follow blueprints, drawings, work orders, and packaging instructions.
• Operate hand and power tools (saws, drills, nail guns, hammers, etc.).
• Wrap and secure fragile or heavy products using cushioning materials.
• Inspect packaging for damage, fit, and secure fastening before shipment.
• Assist with positioning, staging, loading, and securing packaged products for shipment.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Measuring tools

Tool operation

Packing & crating

Quality inspection

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Tape measures

Saws

Nail guns

Drills

Strapping tools

PPE usage

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

We’re GF, the global leader in Flow Solutions, solving some of the world’s most urgent challenges from ensuring access to clean water, supporting safe industrial processes and building critical infrastructure to enabling efficient buildings. We provide solutions that make an impact for millions of people. That’s what we call the Plus Effect, and it starts with you. We need people who bring exceptional performance, curiosity and a readiness to challenge the status quo. In return, you’ll thrive in collaborative teams that push each other to grow through the impact you create for customers, communities and society. Shape the future of Flow Solutions and your own.