Seasonal Production & Shipping Technician

Smallwood Home; Gilmer (TX); Hybrid; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Smallwoods is seeking Seasonal Production & Shipping Technicians to support our busy Q4 period. This hands-on role involves assembling frames, operating production equipment, packaging, labeling shipments, and ensuring accuracy and quality across orders.

Ideal candidates can lift up to 50 lbs, stand for long periods, and are comfortable crossing into other departments. Weekend/overtime availability is required, with schedule variations during peak season.

Qualifications

• Prior experience in production or shipping environments.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to stand for long periods.
• Willing to work weekends and overtime as needed.
• Able to read and follow written work orders.

Responsibilities

• Assemble frames and products using designated materials and equipment.
• Operate pneumatic tools and production equipment safely.
• Prepare packaging materials and packaging products.
• Create and apply shipping labels with attention to detail.
• Verify order contents and customer information for accuracy.
• Inspect products and frames for quality assurance.
• Cross-train and assist in other departments as needed.
• Follow written work orders and SOPs.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area.
• Prepare orders for shipment and palletize when needed.

Skills

Pneumatic tools

Production equipment

Shipping labels

Quality inspection

Cross-training

Teamwork

Tape measure reading

Weight handling

Job description

Description

The Place

Smallwoods is a fast-growing company centered around providing families with timeless décor that makes a house a home. Family defines who we are and embodies what we do. We value walking alongside a customer as they capture memories and milestones, and then essentially welcoming them to the Smallwoods family.

The Position

We are looking for Seasonal Production & Shipping Technicians to join our team during our busy Q4 season. Seasonal team members will support various areas of our production and shipping operations to help ensure customer orders are assembled, finished, packaged, and prepared for shipment accurately and efficiently.

This is a hands-on position that may involve working with production equipment, assembling products, preparing packaging, inspecting finished products, and preparing customer orders for shipment. Seasonal employees may also be cross-trained and assigned to different areas based on business needs.

You Will Aid In:

• Assembling frames and other products using designated materials and equipment
• Operating pneumatic tools and production equipment safely
• Building and preparing packaging materials
• Packing and finishing products according to company Standard Operating Procedures
• Creating and applying shipping labels with strong attention to detail
• Verifying order contents and customer information for accuracy
• Inspecting products and assembled frames for quality assurance
• Identifying defects and correcting issues when possible
• Breaking down defective frames or parts for palletization and reprocessing
• Stacking assembled products and frames on pallets according to Standard Operating Procedures
• Corrective staining or painting of assembled frames as needed
• Maintaining a clean and organized work area
• Following written work orders and established procedures
• Cross-training and assisting in other departments as needed
• Performing other duties as assigned

The Person

The ideal candidate:

• Can work at a steady and rapid pace in a production environment
• Can safely operate pneumatic tools and production equipment
• Can follow written instructions and work orders
• Has strong attention to detail and can identify defects quickly
• Can accurately read and understand shipping information and customer orders
• Can stand for long periods of time
• Can lift medium/heavy weights up to 50 lbs.
• Can read and understand a tape measure and angle finder
• Has good communication skills
• Works well as part of a team
• Is willing to cross-train in other departments as needed
• Can work a shift schedule, weekends, and overtime as needed
• Promotes and maintains a team environment consistent with Smallwoods' values and principles
• Demonstrates reliability, a strong work ethic, and a willingness to help wherever needed during our busy season

Seasonal Position

This is a temporary seasonal position supporting Smallwoods' increased Q4 production and shipping needs. Employees may be assigned to production, frame assembly, packaging, shipping, or other areas based on business needs and may be cross-trained in multiple areas.

Schedule:

Monday-Thursday 5am-3:30pm and some Fridays and weekends as needed. Hours subject to change based on needs.

Smallwood Management Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer and participates in E-Verify to ensure employment eligibility.

As part of our commitment to maintaining a safe and drug-free workplace, all candidates considered for employment at Smallwood Management Company are subject to a pre-employment drug screening and background check.

To understand your rights as an applicant, please click here (applicant labor law.pdf) to view the labor law posters.