Crate Builder

- Illinois Tool Works Inc.

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Tualatin - 97062 Until 8/21/2026 6+ years exp First posted June 4, 2026 Last posted June 4, 2026
Job description

Job Description:

The Crater builds out wooden crates to package company product for safe shipping. May pack into pallets/containers or repack items as necessary. Indicates items filled or omitted from orders. Moves merchandise manually from one location to another. May help process returned merchandise.

Schedule: Monday – Thursday (5:00am - 3:30pm)

Hourly Pay Rate: $20.00 - $24.00

Skills / Ability:

  • Proficiently read and use a tape measure.
  • Skills to safely and proficiently operate all of the following:
  • Panel Saw
  • Skill Saw
  • Forklift
  • Chop Saw
  • Nail and Staple Guns
  • Ability to read, write and speak English in order to interpret shipping documents, shop drawings and communicate in English with drivers.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Carpentry or construction experience
  • Forklift certification - Company program certification will be required
  • Knowledge of shipping and receiving

Responsibilities:

  • Build crates for equipment to be shipped out.
  • Fasten and place all equipment inside the crate properly.
  • Accurately mark all exterior crates.
  • Accurately complete all required documents, including inspection/crating forms.
  • Follow all safety and housekeeping rules.
  • Actively participate in safety program activities.
  • Assist Shipping department with other tasks when necessary.

Physical Requirements:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Body Movements – amount of time spent performing each physical requirement:

  • Occasional – 1/3 or less
  • Frequent – 1/3 to 2/3
  • Continuous – 2/3 or more

Frequent to Continuous: standing, twisting, turning, bending, and reaching.

Occasional to Frequent:  ability to lift up to 50lbs and work with arms extended at shoulder level or above, walking

Occasional:  kneeling, working from a ladder, and pushing

Working Conditions:

  • Plant or Warehouse Office Environment.
  • While performing the duties of this job, employee is frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles, moving mechanical parts and vibration. 
  • The noise level in the work environment can be loud and appropriate PPE is required.
  • No travel required.

Education:

  • High School Diploma or GED.
  • Minimum age requirement is 18 years.

Experience:

  • Minimum six (6) months relevant experience
  • Forklift experience a plus

Compensation Information:

DOE: $20.00 - $24.00

ITW is an equal opportunity employer. We value our colleagues’ unique perspectives, experiences and ideas and create workplaces where everyone can develop their careers and perform to their full potential. 


As an equal employment opportunity employer, ITW is committed to equal employment opportunity and fair treatment for employees, beginning with the hiring process and continuing through all aspects of the employment relationship. 


All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, disability, protected Veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.

About this role

Summary

Build and pack crates for shipping, operate equipment, read shipping documents, follow safety rules.

Job title

Crate Builder

Experience level

6+ months

Minimum experience

6+ years exp

Industry

manufacturing

Location requirements

Tualatin, on-site work, no remote options allowed.

Salary

$20k–$24k

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

tape measurepanel sawskill sawforkliftchop sawnail gunsstaple gunsEnglish

Preferred skills

carpentryconstructionforklift certificationshipping and receiving

Specializations

woodworkingconstructionshippingforklift operationcrating
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Unknown location

On-site