Crater

Job Details: Job Location: Apex Sign Group -TX

• San Antonio, TX, Position Type: Full Time, Salary Range: Undisclosed, Position Summary Responsible for preparing, packaging, and crating materials and equipment for safe transport and storage. This role ensures that all products are handled, packed, and documented according to company standards and customer specifications. The Crater works closely with shipping, receiving, and quality assurance teams to maintain accuracy, safety, and efficiency in all crating and logistics operations. Essential Job Duties: Design and construct custom crates using high-quality materials to ensure durability, safety, and functionality. Collaborate with team members and other departments to plan, schedule, and meet customer requirements and delivery deadlines. Utilize a variety of hand tools, power tools, and woodworking techniques to build crates with precision and attention to detail. Maintain a clean, organized, and safe workspace by following company safety protocols and housekeeping standards. Inspect materials and finished crates to ensure compliance with design specifications and quality standards. Suggest or implement opportunities to improve crate designs, building processes, and overall efficiency.

Qualifications

Education

and/or Experience High school diploma or equivalent (GED) preferred. Prior experience in woodworking, fabrication, assembly, or custom crating preferred. Experience reading and interpreting production drawings, schematics, or technical instructions is highly desirable. Familiarity with hand tools, power tools, and fastening/joining techniques (screws, bolts, rivets, welding, etc.)

Basic understanding of material handling, safe lifting practices, and workplace safety standards. Ability to work independently or collaboratively in a team environment while meeting production schedules and quality standards. Competency Statement(s) Accuracy

• Ability to perform work accurately and thoroughly. Coaching and Development
• Ability to provide guidance and feedback to help others strengthen specific knowledge/skill areas. Communication, Written/Oral
• Ability to communicate effectively with others using the spoken word and in writing. Customer Service Oriented
• Ability to take care of the customers' needs while following company procedures. Customers include divisions within Apex Signs as well as external customers. Planning – Ability to allocate resources and achieve goals while meeting deadlines and staffing limitations. Decision Making
• Ability to make critical decisions while following company procedures. Relationship Building
• Ability to effectively build relationships with customers and coworkers. Safety Awareness
• Ability to identify and correct conditions that affect employee safety. Work Environment / Physical Requirements Manufacturing environment. The ability to work in hot and cold conditions. Collaborative team environment with opportunities for growth and learning. Ability to walk, stand, and sit for long periods of time. Ability to lift and carry up to 25 lbs (e.g., moving equipment, hardware installations). The employee is occasionally required to work in non-climate-controlled environments.

Benefits

Offered Full-Time Employees Competitive benefits for you and your family. 401K - retirement savings plan with several investment options. Generous Paid Time Off program that includes company holidays vacation time. Group Rate Life and Disability Insurance. Work location: In person in San Antonio