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CRATER / PACKER (1st or 2nd SHIFT)

Hazelett Corporation
Colchester, VT Full Time
POSTED ON 3/31/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 4/29/2026
Job Type

Full-time

Description

As the Crater/Packer within our belt shop, you will construct wooden crates to efficiently and successfully ship finished products to our customers.

Shift Schedules

First Shift: 4x10 Monday - Thursday, 6:00am-4:30pm.

Second Shift: 4x10 Monday - Thursday, 4:00pm-2:00am.

What You Will Do

  • Build various wooden crates for shipment and protective packaging of finished products
  • Load crates with forklift or overhead crane, frequently with the assistance of other shop personnel.
  • Follow instructions and pre-established guidelines to meet shipping requirements.
  • Communicate with the Belt shop team to coordinate priority

Requirements

WHAT YOU WILL NEED:

  • High school diploma or equivalent.
  • Good communication skills for asking questions and presenting information to others.
  • Ability to follow instructions and procedures.
  • Demonstrate safe building construction skills, similar to a house framer, using saws, pneumatic nail guns and staplers.
  • Ability to lift 50 pounds.
  • Attention to details and numbers for accuracy

What We Offer

Hourly wage range: First shift $21.00 to 24.00 per hour. Second shift $23.00 to $30.00 per hour which includes our 20% shift premium.

  • Hazelett offers 24 plans through its medical coverage and for most of the plans, Hazelett pays 100% of the premiums.
  • Hazelett pays 100% of Dental Premiums for one of the best plans in the state.
  • Life, AD&D, Short-Term Disability Insurance.
  • Matching 401k after 90 days. Fully vested once you start contributing!
  • 8 Company Holidays.
  • 4 weeks of paid time off.
  • On-site Athletic Trainer.
  • Free uniforms with cleaning.
  • Free use of our company beach on Malletts Bay and boat mooring at a discounted price.

Why You Want This Opportunity

At Hazelett you will have the opportunity to work for a company that is recognized worldwide for our leading metals processing technology. Our continuous casting process is renowned for its high productivity and energy efficiency. We pride ourselves on our robust machine design and in-house manufacturing and assembly capabilities. The materials produced by our machines are used in many applications such as aluminum automotive body components, aluminum foil, lead-acid automotive batteries, and copper wire and cables.

Hazelett is passionately committed to a diverse, equitable, and inclusive work culture. Join us in building a community where differences are our strength, and where everyone has an equal chance to thrive.

Salary Description

$21.00 - $30.00 per hour

Salary : $21 - $24

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