Assembler I
About The Position
As an Assembler I, you play a key role in preparing products for their final journey. In our assembly crating area, you’ll build pallets and crates by cutting wood and assembling materials to ensure products are protected and ready for shipment. Using a variety of hand and pneumatic tools, you’ll follow blueprints and instructions to create strong, secure packaging that supports safe delivery to our customers. Working alongside your team, you’ll help keep materials organized and production moving efficiently. If you enjoy hands-on work, like building with purpose, and take pride in seeing your work support the final product, this is a great opportunity to grow your skills and be part of a team that gets the job done right.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or GED
- Commitment to working safely and following all safety guidelines
- Ability to meet quality standards and verify work using measurement tools for standard assemblies
- Ability to read and follow blueprints and work instructions
- Comfort using computer systems such as IFS, CrateTracker, and Workbench to report work and issue materials
- Ability to safely operate pneumatic and power tools
Responsibilities
- Build pallets and standard assemblies by following blueprints and work instructions with accuracy and consistency
- Read and understand tape measurements down to 1/32” to ensure precise cuts and proper fit
- Use hand and pneumatic tools—such as nail guns, saws, screw guns, and staplers—to assemble and secure materials
- Verify blueprints, schematics, and paperwork to ensure all components are correct before and during assembly
- Support the build process by performing basic preventative maintenance on tools and equipment as needed
- Safely operate equipment such as forklifts and overhead cranes to move materials and support workflow
- Follow GFS Quality Management System (QMS) standards in all aspects of your work
- Work alongside your team to keep production moving efficiently while maintaining a clean, safe, and organized workspace
- Take pride in your work—knowing the crates and builds you create protect our products and support successful delivery to our customers
Benefits
- You’ll Be Empowered – You’ll have autonomy in your role, supported by a team that trusts your judgment
- You’ll Grow With Us – We invest in your training, development, and long-term career path
- You’ll Be Rewarded – Competitive pay, performance incentives, 401(k) with profit sharing, and great benefits
- You’ll Make a Real Impact – Your work supports businesses across North America and shapes the future of finishing technology
- You’ll Join a Great Team – We’re growing fast, we value collaboration, and are committed to your success
- health, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) retirement plan with company match
- paid time off
- other employee programs
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
101-250 employees
