Wooden Crating & Packaging Technician

Georg-Fischer; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus

Job summary

Georg-Fischer is seeking a wood products packer/crater on the 2nd shift (Mon–Fri 1:00 PM–9:30 PM) to build crates, boxes, pallets, and packaging for piping systems and components. You will read drawings, measure with tools, and assemble secure containers for shipment.

You will handle hand and power tools, select lumber, wrap and strap products, and inspect finished packaging for quality. Prioritize safety and maintain a clean, organized work area while following PPE rules and procedures.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Experience in packaging, crating, shipping, warehousing, manufacturing, carpentry, or construction is preferred.
• 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.
• 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 knowledge

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Tape measures

Squares

Saws

Drills

Nail guns

Strapping tools

Job description

Georg-Fischer is seeking a wood products packer/crater on the 2nd shift (Mon–Fri 1:00 PM–9:30 PM) to build crates, boxes, pallets, and packaging for piping systems and components. You will read drawings, measure with tools, and assemble secure containers for shipment.

You will handle hand and power tools, select lumber, wrap and strap products, and inspect finished packaging for quality. Prioritize safety and maintain a clean, organized work area while following PPE rules and procedures.