Crate Builder

Company: Givens
Location: Chesapeake
Posted on: September 15, 2023

Job Description:

Givens is Driven to Deliver- both for our customers and our employees. Since 1957 we have provided our customers a single source solution for warehouse, distribution, transportation, packing and crating and air freight services. We have been growing significantly over the last few years and continue to grow at a rapid pace.

We are looking for a Crate Builder to build crates and other wood packaging per customer specifications. If you have carpentry skills and are good with power tools, we want to meet you!

Responsibilities

* Building crates, skids and custom wood packaging products per customer specs.

* Assemble materials using pneumatic nail guns, screws, bolts, glue and various hand tools

* Placing product in wood container manually or using forklift or crane

* Bolting heavy machinery to bottom of box or skid

* Wrapping and padding product with foam, plastic and foil barriers

* Wrapping and tightening of metal or polyester bands around crate using banding equipment

* Attaching identification stencils or labels as required by customer

Requirements

* Must be able to read a tape measure

* Experience in manufacturing environment required

* Ability to operate saw, chop saw, drill press, band saw and nail guns

* Ability to work in a fast paced environment and maintain strong attention to detail

* Quality control is a must

* Basic math skills required

* Must have a high sense of urgency and safety awareness

* Must be able to consistently lift up to 50lbs throughout the day

Benefits

* Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)

* Retirement Plan (401k with company match)

* Life Insurance (Basic & Voluntary)

* Paid Time Off

* Short Term & Long Term Disability

* Pay starts at $16/hour

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