What are the responsibilities and job description for the Crate Shop Team Member position at Hardinger Warehousing LLC?
Job Title: Crate Shop Team Member
Location: Erie, PA
Job Type: Full-Time
About the Role:
Our Crate Shop is where craftsmanship meets logistics. We don’t just move freight—we build the custom, high-quality, export-compliant skids and crates that keep our clients' valuable products safe across the globe.
This is a specialized, value-added service position. We are looking for someone with a solid background in construction, carpentry, or wood-building who takes pride in creating a solid finished product. If you have a positive attitude, love working with your hands, and want a stable, long-term home where your skills are actually respected, you will fit right into our warehouse family.
What We Are Looking For:
Because this role directly impacts our reputation and client satisfaction, we need professionals who take their work seriously.
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The Right Skills: Ability to read blueprints/spec sheets, use a tape measure with total accuracy, and safely operate power tools and wood-cutting equipment.
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Forklift Experience: 2–3 years of experience operating a forklift to safely move crate materials and heavy products.
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The Essentials: High School diploma (or equivalent), ability to lift up to 50 lbs, stand/bend/twist throughout the shift, and pass background, employment verification, and drug screens.
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The Mindset: Exceptional attendance, rock-solid reliability, and a great attitude.
How You’ll Live Our Core Values:
- Team Powered: You maintain a clean, organized, and safe shop environment, working closely with site management to hit tight client deadlines as a team.
- Making it Easy: You process crate shop paperwork accurately and build everything exactly to the customer’s special instructions, making their shipping experience completely seamless.
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It’s Handled: You take absolute ownership of the build. From measuring and cutting to confirming crates meet strict international shipping standards (ISPM 15), management trusts you to handle the craftsmanship flawlessly.
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Driven to Innovate: You don't just follow a script. You keep your eyes open and voice recommendations to management on how we can continuously improve our building processes, boost efficiency, and save material.
Perks & Benefits:
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Comprehensive Health, Dental, and Vision offerings
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401(k) company match
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Paid Time Off (PTO) 10 Paid Holidays
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Your birthday is a PAID holiday!
Ready to bring your building skills to a team that values longevity and craftsmanship? Apply today!
Salary : $34,679 - $51,361