What are the responsibilities and job description for the Packaging & Crating Technician (Contract) position at McKinstry?
Build the future, spark innovation, and align your career with purpose.
McKinstry is innovating the waste and climate harm out of the built environment and creating lasting impact. Together, we’re building a thriving planet.
Buildings are a leading contributor to the climate crisis, generating nearly 40% of total global energy-related carbon emissions. We’re making a lasting impact on our industry and within our communities by addressing the climate, affordability, and equity crises through:
- Renewables and energy services
- Engineering and design
- Construction and facility services
To get where we’re going, we need big thinkers, problem solvers, and collaborative mindsets. Does that sound like you?
The Opportunity with McKinstry
We’re hiring a Packaging & Crating Technician to support outbound logistics and manufacturing operations onsite at McKinstry in Spokane. This is a contract role where you’ll play a key part in preparing, packaging, and protecting materials for shipment. The estimated duration is 6–12 months, with potential for extension.
If you enjoy hands-on work, building things, and working in a fast-paced environment, this could be a great fit.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Design and build custom crates, pallets, and packaging solutions for shipped materials
- Prepare products for shipment using proper cushioning, dunnage, and moisture barriers
- Operate woodworking tools and packaging equipment
- Ensure materials are packaged securely to prevent damage during transit
- Follow ISPM-15 and MIL-STD packaging standards for applicable shipments
- Read and interpret basic drawings or specifications to support packaging needs
- Inspect finished packaging to ensure quality and compliance
- Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work area
- Support overall outbound logistics and shipping operations
What You Bring
- High school diploma or GED
- 1–3 years of experience in packaging, crating, woodworking, or similar hands-on work
- Ability to work with tools and build custom solutions
- Strong attention to detail and quality
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment
Nice to have:
- Vocational training or experience in woodworking or carpentry
- Experience in a manufacturing or production environment
- Familiarity with packaging standards (ISPM-15, MIL-STD)
- Forklift certification or experience
- OSHA 10 certification
- Ability to read blueprints or technical drawings
What to Expect
- Fully onsite role in Spokane
- Active work environment (building, lifting, moving materials)
- Opportunity to work with tools and create custom packaging solutions
- Team-oriented environment with a strong focus on quality and safety
- Ability to lift 50 lbs as needed
This is an hourly contract role, with a pay range of $17.13 – $25.00 per hour depending on experience.
The McKinstry group of companies are equal opportunity employers. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and qualified applicants without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, race, color, creed, marital status, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information or any other basis protected by law. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment including, but not limited to employment, advancement, assignment, and training. This commitment to Equal Employment Opportunity is made equally as a social responsibility and as an economic and business necessity.
McKinstry is a drug-free workplace. Employment is contingent upon successfully passing a pre-employment drug and alcohol test, complying with the requirements of the Immigration Reform and Control Act and a Confidentiality Agreement, in addition to successful outcomes of background and reference checks.
Applicants for this role will only be considered if they possess current US Work Authorization, and do not require employer-sponsored VISA support to begin or remain in this role.
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Salary : $17 - $25