Warehouse / Crate Builder

Key Duties & Responsibilities Custom Crate / Box / Pallet Construction Build crates, boxes, pallets, skids, and custom wood containers to customer specifications.

Includes cutting, measuring, and assembling wood and other materials.

Mil‑Spec & Export Packaging Compliance Ensure packaging and crating meet military standards (MIL‑STD), government specs, and export regulations (like ISPM‑15 for wood) where applicable.

Packing / Fragile Load Handling Prepare items for shipment, including fragile or sensitive items.

Use cushioning, blocking / bracing, and protective materials to prevent damage.

Container Loading & Flat Rack Loading Load crates or skids into containers or onto flat racks; ensure they are secure and distributed properly for transport Woodwork & Carpentry Tools Use Use hand and power tools :

• saws, nailers, drills, etc., to cut, join, and finish wood products.
• Repair / modify crates when needed.
• Maintenance of Tools & Work Area Keep tools in good condition; maintain a clean, safe working area; follow safety protocols (PPE, lifting safety, etc.).
• Quality Control & Inspection Ensure crates / packaging are built properly; check for defects; verify dimensions and strength; verify that the final product meets the customer's or regulatory specs.
• Reading Specifications / Work Orders Read and follow blueprints, sketches, or written instructions or job tickets so that the crates / pallets are built to the right size & strength.

Skills & Qualifications Physical strength / ability to lift, carry, push heavy items (wood, crates, etc.) Experience with woodworking / carpentry or packaging / crating work is a plus Comfortable with hand tools & power tools (saws, drills, nail guns) Basic measuring / math skills to measure dimensions, cut accurately Ability to follow safety rules / use protective equipment Possibly forklift operation, depending on the job (moving pallets / crates) Working Conditions warehouse setting :