Crate Builder

Givens•Chesapeake, VA

5d•$16•Onsite

About The Position

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!

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

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