Crate Assembler

Job Title: Crate Assembler

Job Description

The crate assembler will be responsible for constructing crates used for elevator doors and shafts. This position involves utilizing hand and power tools, such as drills, nail guns, and saws, to accurately build crates according to blueprint and dimension specifications. Additionally, the role includes operating sit-down forklifts for loading and unloading materials and finished goods, supporting the shipping and receiving team.

Responsibilities

• Construct crates for elevator doors and shafts using hand and power tools.
• Ensure crates are built according to blueprint and dimension specifications.
• Operate sit-down forklifts to load and unload materials and finished goods.
• Support the shipping and receiving team in loading and unloading products.
• Read tape measures accurately.
• Collaborate in team lifts for products weighing over 30 pounds.

Essential Skills

• 1-5 years of experience with hand and power tools.
• 1-5 years of experience in wood construction, framing, or crate building.
• 1-5 years of sit-down forklift experience, preferably with elongated materials/crates.
• Ability to read a tape measure.
• Capable of lifting 30 lbs.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience with loading and unloading in a production/distribution environment.
• Critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Experience in construction, woodworking, or general production.
• Experience with nail guns.
• Comfortable working at heights in dock areas.

Why Work Here?

Join a smaller company where everyone knows each other and their families, fostering a close-knit work environment. Enjoy good benefits, including a 401K match, profit-sharing bonuses, and Christmas bonuses. Take advantage of opportunities to learn new skills, such as welding, brake press operation, turret and laser operation, and powder coat painting. The company values individuals eager to learn and willing to cross-train.

Work Environment

Work the first shift from 6:00 AM to 2:30 PM, Monday through Friday. The company fabricates custom elevator cabs in a large, clean, and organized fabrication shop equipped with brake presses, turret/lasers, welding stations, assembly areas, and painting facilities.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Minneapolis, MN.

The pay range for this position is $18.00 - $24.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

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 Contract to Hire position based out of Minneapolis, MN.

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 23, 2026.

This is a fully onsite position in Minneapolis,MN.

About Aerotek

Aerotek® Inc. provides staffing and services solutions in manufacturing, logistics, construction, aviation, facilities and maintenance. We provide the expertise, solutions and people required to rise to the challenges of North American industry. Headquartered in Hanover, Md., Aerotek operates a unified network of over 200 offices across North America, supporting more than 18,000 clients each year. Aerotek is an Allegis Group company, the global leader in workforce and business solutions. To learn more, visit: Aerotek.com | 1-888-AEROTEK.

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.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector:
It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):
We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.