Crate Builder - Start Immediately

We are looking for an energetic Crate Builder to join our amazing team at Givens in Chesapeake, VA.
Growing your career as a Full Time Crate Builder is a great opportunity to develop excellent skills.
If you are strong in leadership, project management and have the right mindset for the job, then apply for the position of Crate Builder at Givens today!

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

Benefits of working as a Crate Builder in Chesapeake, VA:

● Excellent benefits
● Advancement opportunities
● Advantageous package