Crate Builder

Job Title: Crate Builder / Material Handler $20 or higher to startJob DescriptionThe Crate Builder / Material Handler plays a key role in preparing finished products for shipment by building custom crates, handling materials, and maintaining accurate inventory records. This position involves using hand and power tools to assemble shipping crates, pulling and verifying materials for production and sales orders, and ensuring that all products are securely packed and documented before leaving the facility.Responsibilities

• Maintain inventory by accurately identifying, labeling, and placing materials and supplies in stock, and recording the location of inventory.
• Locate materials and supplies by pulling and verifying items listed on production and sales orders to support manufacturing and shipping activities.
• Handle materials and supplies in a manner that maintains inventory accuracy, reducing errors and discrepancies.
• Receive credit-return materials by verifying the materials and quantities received, and placing them back into stock appropriately.
• Prepare finished stock for shipment by identifying products, pulling orders, packing, crating, loading, and securing items to ensure safe transit.
• Document product shipments by accurately recording units shipped and maintaining clear shipment records.
• Assemble and build shipping crates for finished products using hand and power tools, ensuring crates are structurally sound and properly sized.
• Perform basic pre-use inspections of material-handling equipment and complete minor operator-level repairs to keep equipment in safe working condition.
• Measure materials accurately to support crate building and material handling tasks.
• Work collaboratively with production and warehouse teams to meet daily shipping and inventory goals.

Essential Skills

• Experience using hand tools and power tools for building, assembly, or similar tasks, whether in previous work or personal projects.
• Ability to build and assemble wooden crates or similar structures with attention to detail and safety.
• Strong measuring skills to ensure accurate cutting and assembly of materials.
• Material handling experience, including moving, organizing, and storing materials in a warehouse or light manufacturing environment.
• Inventory handling skills, including labeling, tracking, and recording the location of materials and supplies.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds safely and repeatedly as part of daily job duties.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Comfort working with wood and other crate-building materials.
• Ability to clearly explain and talk through processes involving tools and assembly work.
• Basic mechanical aptitude for performing operator-level equipment inspections and minor repairs.
• Attention to detail when verifying materials against production and sales orders.
• Reliability and strong work ethic in a warehouse and light manufacturing setting.

Why Work Here?Employees benefit from a comprehensive benefits package that includes health, dental, and vision coverage, as well as a 401(k) plan to support long-term financial security. Paid holidays contribute to a positive work-life balance. The organization offers a stable, team-oriented environment where approximately 30 employees work together in an open and clean facility, providing opportunities to grow practical skills with tools and material handling while contributing to a smooth and efficient operation.Work EnvironmentThis role is based in an open, clean warehouse and light manufacturing facility with approximately 30 employees on site. The position follows daytime shifts, typically 6:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. or 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., with the specific schedule depending on production needs. Work involves regular use of hand and power tools, material-handling equipment, and wooden materials for crate building, as well as standard warehouse activities such as lifting, moving, and organizing inventory. The environment is structured yet collaborative, focused on maintaining safety, cleanliness, and efficiency throughout daily operations. Job Type & LocationThis is a Contract to Hire position based out of Dundee, IL. Pay and BenefitsThe pay range for this position is $19.00 - $23.00/hr. Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits

available for this temporary role may include the following:

Medical, dental & vision Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital 401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) Short and long-term disability Health Spending Account (HSA) Transportation benefits Employee Assistance Program Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave) Job Type & LocationThis is a Contract to Hire position based out of Dundee, IL. Application DeadlineThis position is anticipated to close on Nov 27, 2026. Workplace TypeThis is a fully onsite position in Dundee,IL.

About Aerotek

Aerotek® Inc. provides staffing and services solutions in manufacturing, logistics, construction, aviation, facilities and maintenance. We provide the expertise, solutions and people required to rise to the challenges of North American industry. Headquartered in Hanover, Md., Aerotek operates a unified network of over 200 offices across North America, supporting more than 18,000 clients each year. Aerotek is an Allegis Group company, the global leader in workforce and business solutions. To learn more, visit: Aerotek.com | 1-888-AEROTEK.

Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector:

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):

We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.