Crater Packer

For those who want to keep growing, learning, and evolving. We at Kelly® hear you, and we’re here for you! We’re seeking a Crater Packer to work at a premier manufacturing client in Norwood, MA.

Pay: $24

Shift: 7-3pm or 8-4 PM

Why you should apply to be Crater Packer:

• Competitive pay rate with opportunities for skill growth and cross-training.
• Join a safety-first culture where your well-being is a top priority.
• Be part of a collaborative environment that values teamwork and respect.
• Make a direct impact on customer satisfaction and product integrity.
• Learn new skills and work across multiple departments.

What’s a typical day as Crater Packer? You’ll be:

• Designing, building, and assembling custom crates, skids, boxes, and platforms for machinery and equipment.
• Determining the best crating methods to ensure safe transit of standard and non-standard items.
• Preparing and installing bracing, blocking, and protective materials for secure transport by truck, rail, air, or ocean.
• Packaging small parcel and large-scale shipments with accuracy and care, ensuring clear labeling.
• Collaborating with engineering, shipping, receiving, and production teams to interpret drawings and improve crating designs.
• Operating tools and equipment (e.g., saws, drills, forklifts) safely and responsibly.
• Maintaining inventory of lumber and crating materials, and supporting requisitions to keep production moving.
• Upholding safety protocols and contributing to a clean, organized, and team-oriented work environment.

This job might be an outstanding fit if you:

• Have experience in carpentry, framing, or working with lumber (highly preferred).
• Are comfortable using hand tools, power tools, and shop equipment.
• Have forklift experience or a willingness to learn.
• Can read drawings, take measurements, and create sketches for custom crates.
• Demonstrate a strong commitment to workplace safety and accountability.
• Thrive as a dependable, detail-oriented team player with problem-solving skills.
• Possess basic computer skills (e.g., Microsoft Office) for shipping labels and documentation.
• Are willing to learn, adapt, and support teammates in a dynamic, high-volume environment.

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