Woodworker Lead

Woodworker Lead

The Woodworker Lead is responsible for overseeing a team of woodworkers and ensuring all carpentry, crating, and packaging functions are performed safely, accurately, and in accordance with Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Distribution contract requirements. This position plays a key role in supporting day-to-day operations by constructing, repairing, and modifying wooden containers and related products for military and government supply chain operations.

Primary Responsibilities

• Lead, train, and mentor woodworkers to meet performance standards and deadlines.
• Assign daily tasks and monitor progress to ensure compliance with workload requirements.
• Construct and repair items such as boxes, crates, pallets, and storage bins from wood and wood substitutes, using specifications, patterns, templates, and hand/power tools.
• Build custom crates around equipment and material as required to support shipping and storage.
• Repair defective containers by replacing damaged parts, inserting bracing, or adding protective fillers such as felt pads or cardboard.
• Apply preservatives, sealants, and markings to containers in accordance with military standards (MIL-STD-129 and other applicable guidance).
• Operate hand tools, pneumatic tools, nail guns, and saws safely and effectively.
• Ensure all work meets quality, safety, and contract compliance requirements.
• Use Warehouse Management System (WMS) and other Government Data Systems to document, track, and process work actions.
• Coordinate with supervisors and government quality inspectors to resolve discrepancies and meet customer requirements.

Minimum Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Three (3) years of woodworker/carpenter experience, including crate building and repair.
• At least one (1) year in a lead, supervisor, or team-lead role.
• Knowledge of carpentry methods, hand tools, power tools, and pneumatic nailers.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, specifications, and work instructions.
• Familiarity with DLA Distribution standards, including MIL-STD-129 marking and packing requirements.
• Proficiency in using Warehouse Management Systems (WMS) or similar automated systems.
• Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs and work in a warehouse environment.
• U.S. citizenship and the ability to obtain a favorable background check as required by the contract.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience working under DLA Distribution contracts or in a DoD logistics environment.
• Knowledge of Packaging, Preservation, and Packing (PPP&M) standards.
• Forklift license or material handling certification.

Working Conditions

This position is located in a warehouse environment. Work may require standing, bending, lifting, and operating tools and machinery. Safety gear (steel-toe boots, safety glasses, gloves, etc.) must be worn as required.

Work Environment:

General warehouse environment.

Olgoonik is an Equal Opportunity Employer

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. As an Alaska Native corporation, Olgoonik provides hiring preference to Olgoonik shareholders, descendants, and their spouses to the extent allowed by law.