How to hire a crate builder

How to hire a crate builder, step by step

Here's a step-by-step crate builder hiring guide:

• Step 1: Identify your hiring needs
• Step 2: Create an ideal candidate profile
• Step 3: Make a budget
• Step 4: Write a crate builder job description
• Step 5: Post your job
• Step 6: Interview candidates
• Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new crate builder
• Step 8: Go through the hiring process checklist

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   The crate builder hiring process starts by determining what type of worker you actually need. Certain roles might require a full-time employee, whereas part-time workers or contractors can do others.

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   A crate builder's background is also an important factor in determining whether they'll be a good fit for the position. For example, crate builders from different industries or fields will have radically different experiences and will bring different viewpoints to the role. You also need to consider the candidate's previous level of experience to make sure they'll be comfortable with the job's level of seniority.

   Here's a comparison of crate builder salaries for various roles:

   Type of Crate Builder	Description	Hourly rate
   Crate Builder	Assemblers and fabricators assemble finished products and the parts that go into them. They use tools, machines, and their hands to make engines, computers, aircraft, ships, boats, toys, electronic devices, control panels, and more.	$11-22
   Metal Fabricator	A metal fabricator manipulates metal for construction and manufacturing companies. They are required to cut, shape, position and align different metals... Show more	$13-23
   Fabrication Technician	Fabrication technicians are skilled employees who are responsible for using specialized equipment to assemble components for a variety of products or finished products. These technicians are required to perform inspections on the tools and mechanical equipment as well as provide maintenance and repair... Show more	$12-22

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Tape Measure
   • Nail Guns
   • Hand Tools
   • Pallets
   • Build Crates
   • Wooden Crates
   • Safety Procedures
   • Load Trucks
   • Custom Crates
   • Windows
   • Table Saws

   Responsibilities:

   • Modify existing client websites with new HTML and CSS to achieve stakeholder requirements.
   • Build the crate's the windows go in to get ship to job site.
   • Work here building crates for windows, and shipping windows in dock
   • Wear proper PPE, maintain a clean and safe work area in accordance to 5S protocol
   • Contribute in drafting and designing technical and advertising layout using AutoCAD and Photoshop.
   • Move crates to inventory with forklift and pallet jack.

3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in your crate builder job description is a great way to entice the best and brightest candidates. A crate builder salary can vary based on several factors:

   • Location. For example, crate builders' average salary in tennessee is 40% less than in north dakota.
   • Seniority. Entry-level crate builders earn 51% less than senior-level crate builders.
   • Certifications. A crate builder with a few certifications under their belt will likely demand a higher salary.
   • Company. Working for a prestigious company or an exciting start-up can make a huge difference in a crate builder's salary.

   Average crate builder salary

   $16.08hourly

   $33,451 yearly

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   Entry-level crate builder salary

   $23,000 yearly salary

   Updated January 20, 2026

   Average crate builder salary by state

   Rank	State	Avg. salary	Hourly rate
   1	South Dakota	$42,018	$20
   2	Iowa	$39,752	$19
   3	California	$39,546	$19
   4	Wisconsin	$37,699	$18
   5	Montana	$37,649	$18
   6	Illinois	$37,300	$18
   7	Michigan	$34,720	$17
   8	Arizona	$34,331	$17
   9	Ohio	$32,837	$16
   10	New Hampshire	$31,018	$15
   11	Oklahoma	$29,396	$14
   12	Florida	$29,099	$14
   13	Texas	$29,055	$14
   14	North Carolina	$28,272	$14
   15	South Carolina	$27,538	$13
   16	Georgia	$27,087	$13

   Average crate builder salary by company

   Company

   Rank	Company	Average salary	Hourly rate	Job openings
   1	ALMACO	$37,598	$18.08
   2	Plascore	$35,052	$16.85
   3	The Next Level	$34,884	$16.77
   4	Anchor Sign	$33,182	$15.95
   5	MEI Rigging & Crating	$33,181	$15.95
   6	Unison Comfort	$33,166	$15.95
   7	Boon Edam	$32,893	$15.81
   8	Hire Dynamics	$32,798	$15.77
   9	Navis Pack & Ship	$32,298	$15.53
   10	G&W Electric Co.	$32,182	$15.47
   11	Kelly Services	$32,178	$15.47	1
   12	ManpowerGroup	$31,772	$15.28	2
   13	Everbrite	$31,590	$15.19
   14	Workbox Staffing	$31,559	$15.17	3
   15	Aerotek	$30,224	$14.53	37
   16	Randstad North America, Inc.	$30,102	$14.47
   17	Adecco	$29,305	$14.09	1
   18	Area Temps	$29,037	$13.96	1
   19	Crate and Barrel	$28,749	$13.82
   20	SmartTalent	$28,024	$13.47

4. Writing a crate builder job description

   A crate builder job description should include a summary of the role, required skills, and a list of responsibilities. It's also good to include a salary range and the first name of the hiring manager. Below, you can find an example of a crate builder job description:

   Crate builder job description example

   Hire Dynamics is currently assisting a local client in their search to fill a Shipping Crate Builder Savannah, GA. This is a temp to hire opportunity. As a Shipping Crate Builder you will be responsible for creating skids coming off the assembly lines for outgoing shipments using pneumatic tools (nail, screw, and staple guns.) Apply Now if you meet the qualifications listed below!
   Responsibilities for the Shipping Crate Builder are:
   
   - Create skids coming off the assembly lines for outgoing shipments using pneumatic tools (nail, screw, and staple guns)
   - Work to ensure that shipments are complete and sent out in a timely manner
   - Maintain tools, equipment and ensure a clean, safe shipping area
   - Clean up and restock the crate building areas as needed
   - Actively participate in the growth and evolution of our revolutionary business
   
   Qualifications for the Shipping Crate Builder are:
   - Physical dexterity and the ability to lift up to 50lbs and occasionally m ore
   - Problem solving abilities and detail oriented
   - Driven, energetic and a strong commitment to task completion
   - Sense of urgency and accountability
   - Able to work safely in fast paced multi-tasking environment
   - Some computer knowledge required for cross training
   - Ability to communicate in English, both verbally and in writing
   - Flexible schedule and able to work overtime when needed
   Experience:
   - Experience with pneumatic and power tools is required
   - Carpentry, framing, roofing, or cribber experience is a definite plus
   - Forklift experience considered an asset
   Pay Rate: $15 - $16 / hour Click Apply Now to be considered for this Shipping Crate Builder job in Savannah, GA or go to www.hiredynamics.com to see all of our current openings.
   EOE Company DescriptionConsistently Ranked as One of the Fastest Growing Staffing Companies in the U.S.
   
   We are an award winning staffing firm for one simple reason, we make it a point to understand you and your career goals as your career advocate.
   
   At Hire Dynamics, you are more than just a resume or skill set, you are an individual. We get to know you as a person, your unique needs, interests and aspirations, and match you with the ideal opportunity.
   
   We provide opportunities to be recognized for your contributions.
   
   Some staffing firms focus on filling job orders. We focus on you. We will provide opportunities for growth, recognition and help you achieve your career goals!

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5. Post your job

   There are a few common ways to find crate builders for your business:

   • Promoting internally or recruiting from your existing workforce.
   • Ask for referrals from friends, family members, and current employees.
   • Attend job fairs at local colleges to meet candidates with the right educational background.
   • Use social media platforms like LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter to recruit passive job-seekers.

   Post your job online:

   • Post your crate builder job on Zippia to find and recruit crate builder candidates who meet your exact specifications.
   • Use field-specific websites.
   • Post a job on free websites.

6. Interview candidates

   Your first interview with crate builder candidates should focus on their interest in the role and background experience. As the hiring process goes on, you can learn more about how they'd fit into the company culture in later rounds of interviews.

   Remember to include a few questions that allow candidates to expand on their strengths in their own words. Asking about their unique skills might reveal things you'd miss otherwise. At this point, good candidates can move on to the technical interview.

   The right interview questions can help you assess a candidate's hard skills, behavioral intelligence, and soft skills.

7. Send a job offer and onboard your new crate builder

   Once you've decided on a perfect crate builder candidate, it's time to write an offer letter. In addition to salary, it should include benefits and perks available to the employee. Qualified candidates may be considered for other positions, so make sure your offer is competitive. Candidates may wish to negotiate. Once you've settled on the details, formalize your agreement with a contract.

   It's equally important to follow up with applicants who don't get the job with an email letting them know that the position has been filled.

   To prepare for the new crate builder first day, you should share an onboarding schedule with them that covers their first period on the job. You should also quickly complete any necessary paperwork, such as employee action forms and onboarding documents like I-9, benefits enrollment, and federal and state tax forms. Finally, Human Resources must ensure a new employee file is created for internal record keeping.

8. Go through the hiring process checklist

   • Determine employee type (full-time, part-time, contractor, etc.)
   • Submit a job requisition form to the HR department
   • Define job responsibilities and requirements
   • Establish budget and timeline
   • Determine hiring decision makers for the role
   • Write job description
   • Post job on job boards, company website, etc.
   • Promote the job internally
   • Process applications through applicant tracking system
   • Review resumes and cover letters
   • Shortlist candidates for screening
   • Hold phone/virtual interview screening with first round of candidates
   • Conduct in-person interviews with top candidates from first round
   • Score candidates based on weighted criteria (e.g., experience, education, background, cultural fit, skill set, etc.)
   • Conduct background checks on top candidates
   • Check references of top candidates
   • Consult with HR and hiring decision makers on job offer specifics
   • Extend offer to top candidate(s)
   • Receive formal job offer acceptance and signed employment contract
   • Inform other candidates that the position has been filled
   • Set and communicate onboarding schedule to new hire(s)
   • Complete new hire paperwork (i9, benefits enrollment, tax forms, etc.)

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