Wooden Crate Builder & Repair Technician — $18+/hr + Bonuses

Millwood, Inc.; Waco (TX); On-site; USD 21,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Millwood, Inc. in Waco, TX seeks a Crate Builder & Repair to construct and repair wooden crates and packaging materials for shipping and storage.

You will read blueprints, measure and cut wood, assemble crates with hand and power tools, and inspect for quality. Adherence to safety standards and procedures is required.

Starting pay is $18/hr with bonus opportunities; the role offers a stable warehouse environment and opportunities to grow within material handling solutions.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Previous woodworking, construction, or manufacturing experience preferred.
• Ability to safely use hand and power tools.
• Basic math skills including measuring and fractions.
• Ability to read a tape measure accurately.
• Forklift certification preferred or willingness to obtain.

Responsibilities

• Build custom wooden crates, pallets, and packaging structures per specs.
• Repair damaged crates and pallets to restore integrity.
• Measure, cut, and assemble wood using hand and power tools.
• Inspect finished crates for quality and customer requirements.
• Read drawings and instructions; maintain a clean, safe work area.

Skills

Woodworking

Manual dexterity

Measurement & math

Safety awareness

Reading tape measure

Forklift certification (or willing)

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Saws

Nail guns

Drills

Job description

Millwood, Inc. in Waco, TX seeks a Crate Builder & Repair to construct and repair wooden crates and packaging materials for shipping and storage.

You will read blueprints, measure and cut wood, assemble crates with hand and power tools, and inspect for quality. Adherence to safety standards and procedures is required.

Starting pay is $18/hr with bonus opportunities; the role offers a stable warehouse environment and opportunities to grow within material handling solutions.