Crater - 1st Shift

Job Title: Crater – 1st Shift

Job Description

This 1st shift Crater role focuses on building custom crates, packaging and kitting products, and supporting shipping activities in a new, growing facility. You will use hand and power tools, operate basic machinery, enter shipping information into a computer system, and interact with customers as needed. Over time, you will take on additional responsibilities, including operating a band saw and assisting with box truck runs between facilities.

Responsibilities

• Build and assemble wooden crates and related packaging using hand tools and power tools.
• Perform packaging and kitting of products to ensure safe and accurate shipment.
• Use a computer to enter and update shipping information and related documentation.
• Operate machinery such as band saws after receiving proper training.
• Handle wood products safely and efficiently throughout the production and crating process.
• Support general shop operations and complete the majority of daily tasks in a small-crew environment.
• Take responsibility for running the shop when leadership is traveling, ensuring work continues smoothly.
• Work directly with customers as needed to support orders, pickups, or special requests.
• Assist with operating forklifts as needed, following all safety procedures.
• After permanent hire, train to drive a box truck and assist with runs to other facilities.

Essential Skills

• Experience working with hand tools and power tools in a professional setting.
• Previous experience in a manufacturing or construction environment.
• Ability to use a computer for shipping-related tasks and data entry.
• Experience operating machinery such as saws or similar equipment.
• Experience using a forklift or similar material-handling equipment.
• Comfort working with wood products and related materials.
• Ability to take ownership of daily tasks and work independently in a small shop setting.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Packaging and kitting experience.
• Experience working directly with customers in a production or service environment.
• Willingness to learn additional skills such as band saw operation and box truck driving.
• Interest in growing into a lead role as the facility expands.

Why Work Here?

You join a smaller crew with a close-knit, family feel where your contributions are highly visible and appreciated. The environment offers significant opportunities for growth, including the potential to move into a lead role as the facility expands. You can earn pay increases over time and access solid benefits, while gaining diverse experience across crating, shipping, machinery operation, and driving. This is a place where you can grow your skills, take on real responsibility, and help shape a new facility from the ground up.

Work Environment

This is a 1st shift position, typically working from 6:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. in a new facility with a small team. The role involves hands-on work in a production shop environment, regularly handling wood products, operating hand tools, power tools, and machinery, and using a computer for shipping and documentation. The facility operates with a lean crew, so you will handle a broad range of tasks and may run the shop when leadership is traveling. After permanent hire, you will also train to drive a box truck for runs between facilities. The position begins as a contract-to-possible-hire opportunity, with potential for long-term employment and advancement as order volume and leadership needs grow. Appropriate work attire for a production and shop environment is expected, suitable for working with wood, tools, and machinery.

This is a Contract position based out of Camp Hill, PA.

The pay range for this position is $17.00 - $17.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:
• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

This is a fully onsite position in Camp Hill,PA.

This position is anticipated to close on May 15, 2026.

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies’ construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.

Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.