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Verstela

Crate Builder

Tualatin, OR

$20 - $23/hr

Are you looking for a Crate Builder job where you can have a consistent schedule and can learn new skills? Look no further! This is a full-time, temp to hire Crate Builder position with a company ...

The Lee Group

Crate Builder

Newport News, VA

$16 - $17/hr

CRATE BUILDERS IN NEWPORT NEWS, VA! Position: Crate Builder Pay: $16.00 - $17.00/hour Shift: 1st Shift (Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM, 1-hour unpaid lunch) Benefits: Weekly pay, Medical, Dental ...

The Lee Group

Crate Builder

Newport News, VA · On-site

$16 - $17/hr

CRATE BUILDERS IN NEWPORT NEWS, VA! Position: Crate Builder Pay: $16.00 - $17.00/hour Shift: 1st Shift (Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM, 1-hour unpaid lunch) Benefits: Weekly pay, Medical, Dental ...

Givens

Crate Builder

Chesapeake, VA · On-site

$15 - $16/hr

Crate Builder $15.00-$16.00 per hour | Full-time, 7am-4pm Chesapeake, VA Givens is hiring a Crate Builder to build crates, skids, and custom wood packaging. If you have carpentry experience and are ...

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Platinum Industrial

Wooden Crate Builder

Rogers, MN · On-site

$20 - $24/hr

** **The Crate Builder is responsible for creating custom wooden crates to securely house finished metal products. This role involves using power tools to measure, cut, and assemble crates based on ...

Air Sea Packing Group

Crate Builder

Southington, CT · On-site

$22 - $26/hr

Storage and Logistics Company in Southington Connecticut has immediate openings for crate builders. The ideal candidate must: * Be experienced in cutting lumber/plywood and assembling shipping crates ...

Danaher

Crate Builder

Deland, FL

$14.25 - $17.50/hr

The Crate Builder is responsible for constructing custom wooden shipping crates and packaging solutions that ensure products are protected during domestic and international transportation. This role ...

Platinum Staffing

Wooden Crate Builder

Rogers, MN

$20 - $24/hr

** **The Crate Builder is responsible for creating custom wooden crates to securely house finished metal products. This role involves using power tools to measure, cut, and assemble crates based on ...

Total Talent

Carpenter / Crate Builder

Grand Prairie, TX · On-site

$17 - $20/hr

Job Summary We are seeking dependable Crate Builders to join our team in Grand Prairie, TX. This position involves building custom wooden crates for industrial products using hand tools, power tools ...

WFA Staffing Group

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Crate Builder

Cudahy, WI · On-site

$17 - $18/hr

A Crate Builder designs, measures, cuts, and assembles custom wooden crates, pallets, and containers using hand and power tools according to specific blueprints, schematics, or customer ...

Danaher

Crate Builder

Deland, FL · On-site

$14.25 - $17.50/hr

The Crate Builder is responsible for constructing custom wooden shipping crates and packaging solutions that ensure products are protected during domestic and international transportation. This role ...

Orbus Inc

CRATE BUILDER

Woodridge, IL · On-site

$18 - $20/hr

We are currently hiring a Crate Builder to join our Woodwork team. If this sounds like your next career move, please apply! We are an aggressively growing company looking for candidates seeking ...

Dedicated Staffing

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Shipping & Crate Builder

Earth City, MO · On-site

$20/hr

We're looking for a dependable, hands-on Shipping & Crate Builder to help prepare high-value machinery for safe shipment around the world. If you enjoy woodworking, using tools, and take pride in ...

ITW Gaylord Industries

Crate Assembler

Tualatin, OR

$22 - $24/hr

Build crates for equipment to be shipped out. * Fasten and place all equipment inside the crate properly. * Accurately mark all exterior crates. * Accurately complete all required documents ...

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How much do crate builder jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 13, 2026, the average hourly pay for crate builder in the United States is $17.60, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $15.38 and $18.99 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a crate builder?

To thrive as a Crate Builder, you need strong woodworking skills, precise measurement abilities, and experience with hand and power tools, often supported by a high school diploma or equivalent. Proficiency in using saws, nail guns, tape measures, and sometimes forklift certification is commonly required. Attention to detail, reliability, and the ability to work well in a team are standout soft skills for this position. These abilities are vital for ensuring that crates are built safely, efficiently, and according to customer or shipping specifications.

What does a crate builder do?

A typical day for a Crate Builder involves reading blueprints or work orders, measuring and cutting materials, assembling crates using tools like saws and nail guns, and inspecting finished products for quality assurance. Crate Builders often collaborate with shipping or warehouse teams to ensure the right specifications are met for various goods. While much of the work is hands-on and may require standing for extended periods, safety and precision are top priorities throughout the day. Some roles may also involve customizing crates for unique or fragile items, adding variety and problem-solving to the job.

What is a crate builder?

A Crate Builder is responsible for constructing wooden or metal crates used for shipping, transportation, and storage of goods. They measure, cut, and assemble materials according to specifications, ensuring durability and protection for fragile or heavy items. This role requires proficiency with hand and power tools, attention to detail, and the ability to follow blueprints or customer requirements. Crate Builders often work in warehouses, manufacturing plants, or shipping companies.

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Crate Builder

Verstela

Tualatin, OR

$20 - $23/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 5 days ago

Job description

Are you looking for a Crate Builder job where you can have a consistent schedule and can learn new skills? Look no further!
This is a full-time, temp to hire Crate Builder position with a company that builds kitchen ventilation for top restaurants, schools, and even for the Navy as a few examples. They are a leader in their industry and have been in business for over 75 years.
This company has very high safety standards and has a great training program so you feel set up for success when you start working.
Crate Builder Responsibilities:
  • Build crates for equipment to be shipped out
  • Fasten and place all equipment inside the crate properly
  • Accurately complete all required documents, including inspection/crating forms
  • Accurately mark all exterior crates.
Schedule: Monday-Friday 5:00am - 3:30pm
Crate Builder Requirements:
  • Ability to continuously lift 50lbs with or without restrictions
  • Steel toe boots
  • Has experience reading and using a tape measure
  • Experience using saws and nail/staple guns
  • Forklift Exp
Pay: $20-$23/HR
  • Benefits upon permanent hire by employer:
  • Excellent medical and dental benefits
  • 401(k) retirement savings program
  • Paid vacation (front-loaded annually) and 10 holiday
 
Benefits offered by Verstela to temporary employees:
  • Medical
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • Short Term Disability
  • Term Life and AD and D
  • Identity Theft Protection
  • Prescription Plan
  • 401(K) Retirement Savings Plan
 
Location: Tualatin, OR (not public transit accessible)
If you are interested in this Crate Builder position, apply now or call 503-290-0039 to talk with a recruiter today!

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