Crate Builder - 21568

Crate Builder - TalentZok

OVERVIEW

Are you looking for a new career opportunity with an exciting company?! Then we've got the right team for you! In this role, you're responsible for the duties listed below.

Immediate opening for a Crate Builder in Pomona, CA who possesses:

• 2+ years of experience constructing, maintaining, or repairing wooden structures, crates, fixtures, or related products
• Experience operating carpentry tools including saws, drill presses, planers, sanders, routers, and related equipment
• Ability to accurately use a tape measure and perform basic math calculations
• Forklift operating experience
• Valid California Driver's License with an acceptable driving record
• Ability to work from instructions and determine dimensions required for custom crates, boxes, and skids

FULL DESCRIPTION: We are seeking an experienced Crate Builder to support Shipping & Receiving operations for an established manufacturing company in Pomona, CA. This temp-to-hire role will be responsible for constructing standard and custom wooden crates, boxes, and skids used to safely package machinery and components for domestic and international shipment. The ideal candidate will have previous woodworking or crate-building experience, strong measurement skills, forklift experience, and hands-on knowledge of carpentry tools and packing methods.

The selected candidate will be responsible for:

• Planning, preparing, and packing machinery, components, and other products for shipment
• Building standard and custom wooden boxes, crates, and skids
• Constructing, maintaining, and repairing wooden structures and fixtures
• Working from instructions and determining dimensions required for each project
• Measuring and cutting materials accurately
• Performing basic calculations related to crate and packaging dimensions
• Selecting appropriate materials for packing and product protection
• Determining proper blocking and bracing methods to prevent products from shifting or being damaged during transit
• Operating carpentry tools including saws, drill presses, planers, sanders, routers, and related equipment
• Reviewing packing lists to verify required components and parts are included
• Preparing products for domestic and international shipment
• Applying required labels to shipping containers
• Ink-stamping heat-treated wood as required
• Maintaining wood and packing-material inventory
• Recording applicable materials used for international shipments
• Ordering wood, tools, and supplies through Purchasing as needed
• Supporting Receiving with unloading incoming deliveries
• Supporting Shipping with loading completed shipments
• Operating a forklift to move materials, crates, and shipments
• Assisting with miscellaneous requests from other departments
• Supporting order-related activities as needed
• Maintaining an organized and safe work area
• Following all applicable shipping, receiving, equipment, and safety procedures
• Performing other related duties as assigned

The selected candidate will also possess:

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• 2+ years of experience constructing, maintaining, or repairing wooden structures, crates, fixtures, or similar products required
• Ability to accurately use a tape measure required
• Basic math skills required
• Experience using hand tools required
• Experience using power tools required
• Forklift operating ability required
• Experience with saws, drill presses, planers, sanders, routers, or similar woodworking equipment required
• Ability to work from written and verbal instructions
• Ability to calculate dimensions and determine required materials
• Ability to select appropriate packing, blocking, and bracing methods
• Strong attention to detail required
• Strong organizational skills required
• Strong time-management skills required
• Ability to manage multiple projects and competing priorities
• Ability to consistently meet deadlines
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Reliable and punctual attendance required
• Adaptable and flexible work style required
• Good judgment and initiative required
• Professional communication skills required
• Ability to read, speak, and write English sufficiently to follow manufacturing and shipping instructions
• Valid California Driver's License and acceptable driving record required
• Ability to successfully complete required background screening, drug screening, and pre-employment physical
• Ability to work onsite in Pomona, CA
• Ability to work Monday through Friday from 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM
• Ability to support a 520-hour temp-to-hire opportunity

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to stand for the majority of the workday while building crates and preparing products for shipment
• Ability to frequently reach, push, pull, bend, stoop, crouch, squat, and move throughout shipping and manufacturing areas
• Ability to use hands and fingers for measuring, cutting, fastening, tool operation, material handling, and crate construction
• Ability to safely operate carpentry tools, power tools, forklift equipment, and material-handling equipment
• Ability to safely push or pull up to approximately 50 pounds when materials are on wheels
• Ability to safely push or pull up to approximately 40 pounds without wheels
• Ability to perform repetitive woodworking, material-handling, and packaging activities
• Ability to work around saws, drill presses, planers, sanders, routers, forklifts, wood materials, packing materials, and active shipping operations
• Ability to work in indoor industrial environments that may vary between hot and cold conditions
• Ability to work in environments with moderate to elevated noise levels
• Ability to wear required PPE and follow all applicable shipping, manufacturing, equipment, and safety procedures
• Ability to maintain accuracy, situational awareness, and safe work practices while operating tools and handling materials

Salary Range: $22/hour
More information can be found at www.talentzok.com.

TalentZok was founded in 2008 and has been repeatedly recognized as one of San Diego County's fastest growing businesses. In 2025, we were named Business Journal's 'Best Places to Work'. Even as our competitors are scaling back and laying off staff, Simply Biotech is expanding to new markets and hiring additional staff in existing offices.