Crate Builder
Givens
Chesapeake, virginia
Job Details
Full-time
Full 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