Crate Builder Put your carpentry skills to work building custom crates for industrial clients. Hands-on job, steady hours, and opportunities to grow your manufacturing career. Join a respected custom crate manufacturer known for delivering high-quality shipping and packaging solutions. Our team builds durable, custom-engineered wood crates and protective packaging for a variety of industries. Enjoy a hands-on career where craftsmanship, precision, and teamwork make a real impact. Elwood Staffing associates are eligible for a comprehensive and competitive benefits package plus an exclusive savings program, including: Medical/Vision/Dental/Rx plans Holiday PayTeladoc (online care) Referral Bonus Incentive Weekly Pay 401kAnd More! Crate Builder Details: Temp-to-Hire position$ 16.00 / hour Full Time work available Weekend work required First Shift (Monday through Friday from 07:00am to 03:30pm)A Wooden Crate Builder constructs, assembles, and repairs wooden crates, pallets, and packaging materials used for shipping and storage. This role involves working with hand tools, power tools, measuring equipment, and following blueprints or work orders to ensure crates are built safely, accurately, and to customer specifications. Attention to detail, craftsmanship, and safety awareness are essential.
Crate Builder Qualifications:
Previous experience in crate building, carpentry, woodworking, manufacturing, or construction preferred.
Ability to safely operate hand tools, power tools, nail guns, saws, and measuring devices.
Ability to read and interpret blueprints, drawings, work orders, and
measuring, cutting, and assembly skills with attention to detail
Ability to stand, bend, kneel, and work in a physically demanding environment for extended periods.
Basic math skills, including measuring and calculating dimensions
Applicant may be subject to a background check
Pre-employment drug screen is required as a condition of employment*A conviction record will not necessarily prevent you from being employed. You will be required to complete and submit a questionnaire. We will consider your age at the time of the offense, when the offense occurred, the seriousness and the nature of the offense, as well as any rehabilitation to determine your employability.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and celebrate diversity at all levels of our organization.
