Crate Builder

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Givens Talent

Posted 3 months ago

Full Time

Chesapeake, Virginia

In Person

Smart Summary

Responsibilities

Build custom wood crates, skids, and packaging products according to customer specifications. Assemble materials using various tools and prepare products for shipment by securing them within containers.

Qualifications

We are looking for a Crate Builder to build crates and other wood packaging per customer specifications. The role requires carpentry skills and familiarity with power tools. Candidates must be able to read a tape measure, operate saws and nail guns, and lift up to 50lbs consistently.

Job Description

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

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Givens Talent

Givens Logistics is full service freight broker and air freight forwarder specializing in: Truckload/LTL Transload Drayage Intermodal Specialized Equipment and Over Dimensional Air Freight Air Charter Project Logistics Warehousing and Distribution Foreign Trade Zone
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