Shipping & Crating Specialist
$21 - $24 per hourAutomation Personnel Services Inc
Job Description
Job Description
Shipping and Crating Specialist
Automation Personnel Services is looking for a Shipping and Crating Specialist for a company based in McCalla, Alabama. The Shipping & Crating Specialist is responsible for the accurate and efficient preparation, packaging, crating, and shipment of all outbound products and materials. This role combines hands-on carpentry and crating skills with logistics coordination to ensure every shipment leaves our facility safely, on time, and in compliance with customer and carrier requirements.
Pay Rate
$21.00-$24.00 per Hour Based on Experience
Schedule and Hours
First Shift - Monday through Friday 8:00am-4:00pm with overtime as production requires
Shipping and Crating Duties and Responsibilities
Crating & Packaging
• Design, build, and assemble custom wood crates and shipping containers suited to product dimensions, weight, and fragility
• Select appropriate crating materials (lumber, plywood, OSB, foam, bracing) and fabricate crates to specification
• Apply internal blocking, bracing, and cushioning to secure products and prevent transit damage
• Disassemble and recycle or store reusable crating materials
Shipping & Logistics
• Prepare, stage, and load outbound shipments via LTL, truckload, and parcel carriers
• Generate and verify shipping documents including bills of lading, packing lists, and delivery receipts
• Coordinate with freight brokers, carriers, and customers to schedule pickups and confirm delivery requirements
Inventory & Warehouse
• Maintain an accurate inventory of shipping supplies, crating materials, and hardware
• Operate forklifts, pallet jacks, and material handling equipment to stage and move product
• Keep shipping and crating work areas clean, organized, and in compliance with safety standards
Shipping and Crating Qualifications and Requirements
Qualifications
Required
• High school diploma or GED
• Minimum 2 years of experience in shipping, warehousing, or a related logistics role
• Demonstrated hands-on crate building or custom wood packaging experience
• Proficiency with hand tools and power tools (circular saw, drill, nail gun, staple gun)
• Ability to read and interpret basic measurements, schematics, or crating blueprints
• Working knowledge of LTL shipping practices and carrier documentation requirements
• Forklift certification or ability to obtain certification within 30 days of hire
Preferred
• Experience shipping oversized, fragile, or high-value commercial fixtures or displays
• Familiarity with shipping software or warehouse management systems (WMS)
• Experience with NMFC freight classification and freight claims
• Basic carpentry or woodworking background beyond crating
Physical Requirements
• Ability to regularly lift, carry, and maneuver items up to 75 lbs unassisted; team lift for heavier loads
• Extended periods of standing, walking, bending, kneeling, and reaching in a warehouse environment
• Comfortable working in varying temperature conditions typical of a manufacturing/warehouse facility
• Ability to operate material handling equipment safely in a busy production environment
Job Type
Full-time, temporary to Hire
Benefits
• Weekly Pay
• Medical, dental, vision, short-term disability, and life insurance
• 40 Hours Service Bonus after 1 year of continuous service and 1500 hours
• 6 paid Holidays after 1 year of continuous service and 1500 hours
401(k) Retirement Plan
Automation Personnel Services is the only staffing agency specializing in manufacturing and industrial roles that offers 401K matching to all eligible contingent and temporary associates.
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Automation Personnel Services Pelham Branch
2145 Pelham Parkway
Pelham, AL 35214
Bonus Opportunity!
We are also offering a $50.00 referral bonus. Both employee and referral must stay on assignment for 30 days to receive the payout.
About Automation Personnel Services
Automation Personnel Services is a highly recognized staffing agency with over 30 years of experience in manufacturing and light-industrial staffing. Our accolades include:
• 10-time consecutive winner of the ClearlyRated® Best of Staffing Client Award (2016-2025).
• Winner of the ClearlyRated® Best of Staffing Talent Award (2019-2025).
• Recipient of the Safety Standard of Excellence Award by the American Staffing Association.
• Named one of the Best Staffing Companies to Work For by CIO Views Magazine.
• Consistently ranked among the top U.S. staffing agencies by Staffing Industry Analysts (SIA).
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