EXPERIENCED CARPENTERS NEEDED

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Measure, cut, assemble, and modify lumber, plywood, and other packaging materials.
• Construct custom crates, skids, pallets, and braces based on the size, weight, and handling requirements of the cargo.
• Read and interpret work orders, measurements, drawings, and basic blueprints.
• Use measuring tapes, squares, levels, and other tools to ensure accurate construction.
• Safely operate saws, nail guns, drills, pneumatic tools, and other woodworking equipment.
• Secure equipment and materials inside crates using proper blocking, bracing, and fastening methods.
• Inspect completed work to ensure it meets quality standards and meets customer requirements.
• Assist with packing, wrapping, labeling, and preparing cargo for shipment when needed.
• Maintain an organized work area and properly store tools and materials.
• Inspect tools and equipment before use and report damaged or unsafe equipment.
• Follow all company safety policies, procedures, and personal protective equipment requirements.
• Work cooperatively with supervisors, forklift operators, packers, and other team members.
• Assist with inventory, material handling, warehouse cleanup, and other operational duties as assigned.
• Perform work at customer locations or other company facilities when required.
• Work overtime, weekends, or adjusted schedules when business needs require.

Required Qualifications

• Previous carpentry, woodworking, construction, industrial crating, or related experience preferred.
• Ability to accurately read a tape measure and perform basic calculations.
• Ability to safely operate common hand, power, and pneumatic tools.
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Dependable attendance and punctuality.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Willingness to learn Gulf Coast Crating’s construction, packing, and safety standards.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience constructing industrial or export crates, skids, and pallets.
• Experience with blocking, bracing, and securing heavy or oversized cargo.
• Ability to read shop drawings or basic blueprints.
• Forklift experience or current forklift certification.
• Experience working in a warehouse, manufacturing, logistics, or industrial environment.

Work Environment
This position is primarily performed in a warehouse, production area, yard, or customer facility. Employees may be exposed to heat, cold, dust, noise, moving equipment, and other conditions commonly found in an industrial environment. Strict compliance with all safety requirements is mandatory.