Packaging and Crating I

Georg Fischer•Irvine, CA

7d•Onsite

About The Position

The Packaging and Crater I is responsible for building custom wooden crates, pallets, and protective packaging for piping systems, components, and other manufactured products. This position prepares fragile, oversized, and heavy products for safe handling, storage, and transportation while ensuring products are properly protected against damage during shipment.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED preferred.
Previous experience in packaging, crating, shipping, warehousing, manufacturing, carpentry, or construction is preferred.
Entry-level candidates with relevant hands-on experience using hand tools or power tools may be considered.
Ability to read basic drawings, work orders, measurements, and packaging instructions.
Experience using tape measures, squares, saws, drills, nail guns, strapping tools, and other hand or power tools is desirable.
Basic knowledge of lumber, plywood, foam, protective packaging materials, and shipping methods is preferred.
Experience packaging large, heavy, fragile, or industrial products is a plus.

Nice To Haves

Experience packaging large, heavy, fragile, or industrial products is a plus.

Responsibilities

Build custom wooden crates, boxes, pallets, skids, and other shipping containers according to product dimensions and packaging requirements.
Measure products and packaging materials accurately using tape measures, rulers, squares, and other measuring tools.
Read and follow basic blueprints, drawings, work orders, and packaging instructions.
Operate hand and power tools, including saws, drills, nail guns, hammers, and other woodworking equipment.
Select and cut lumber, plywood, and other materials to required dimensions.
Wrap and secure fragile, heavy, or sensitive products using foam, bubble wrap, protective coverings, strapping, banding, and other cushioning materials.
Install blocking, bracing, supports, and restraints to prevent products from shifting or being damaged during transportation.
Inspect products and packaging for damage, proper fit, secure fastening, and overall quality before shipment.
Protect piping, fittings, valves, flanges, machined surfaces, and other components from scratches, impact, moisture, and other shipping hazards.
Assist with positioning, staging, loading, and securing packaged products for shipment.
Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work area.
Follow company safety policies, PPE requirements, quality standards, and proper tool and equipment procedures.
Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor.