Crate Builder, Packaging - 1st shift

Who we are.

Pattison ID - We design, build and maintain physical spaces and facilities for brands that want to use their physical spaces to drive value and impact for customers. We are one of the largest companies in our space, with 8 manufacturing facilities, 5 sales and operations offices and over 1,000 employees in the US and Canada.

Benefits:

• 11 paid holidays
• Paid Time Off
• Comprehensive health, dental and vision benefits
• 401K Matching
• Paid training
• Great company culture

Essential job functions:

• Design, measure, cut, and assemble custom wooden crates according to product specifications
• Build skids, pallets, and specialty containers for shipping and storage
• Interpret work orders, blueprints, technical drawings, and packing instructions
• Safely operate woodworking and fabrication equipment (table saws, nail guns, drills, band saws, pneumatic tools, etc.)
• Select appropriate materials (plywood, lumber, foam, bracing, padding) based on product size, weight, and fragility
• Apply protective packaging methods including foam cushioning, blocking and bracing, vapor barriers, shrink wrap, and strapping
• Ensure packaging meets shipping regulations and industry standards
• Inspect finished crates for structural integrity and quality control
• Maintain clean and organized workspace
• Follow all safety procedures and wear required PPE
• Assist with loading, securing, and staging crates for shipment

Qualifications:

• Ability to communicate in English, both verbally and in writing
• Ability to read tape measures accurately and perform basic math calculations
• Experience operating hand and power tools safely
• Ability to lift 50–75 lbs and stand for extended periods
• Strong attention to detail and craftsmanship
• Reliable attendance and strong work ethic

Physical Demands:

• Will be required to stand for 90 % of the working schedule.
• Must be able to lift-up to 50-75 pounds
• Warehouse or manufacturing facility setting
• Exposure to sawdust, noise, and industrial equipment
• Requires frequent squatting, standing, pushing, pulling, bending, lifting, and repetitive motion

Pattison ID operates independently within The Jim Pattison Group, headquartered in Vancouver, Canada and comprised of over 605 locations worldwide. The Jim Pattison Group is broadly based across the automotive, media, packaging, food sales and distribution, magazine distribution, entertainment, export, and financial industries. With sales of over $15 billion in 2022 and more than 49,500 employees, the Jim Pattison Group is the second-largest private company in Canada.