Part-Time Shop Hand

About the Position

The Shop Hand is an entry‑level, part‑time support role dedicated to assisting RealCraft’s production, shipping, and facilities teams. By handling routine facility upkeep, tool restocking, and daily shop tidiness, this position provides essential backup that allows skilled craftspeople to stay focused on building. The ideal candidate brings a dependable work ethic, an eye for shop safety, and a friendly, helpful approach to supporting the broader team.

Responsibilities

• Maintain clean, organized, and hazard‑free workspaces across all production, crating, and shared facility areas.
• Assist facilities personnel with regular low‑level maintenance, tool upkeep, and equipment care to ensure continuous operational readiness.
• Support production workflow through routine inventory cycle counts, supply replenishment, and material staging.
• Provide secondary support for local deliveries, pickups, and special facility projects as needed.
• Assist with as‑needed exterior upkeep, waste and pallet overflow, seasonal weather chores, and event setup or breakdown.

Requirements

• Friendly, service‑oriented mindset with a practical, “get‑it‑done” attitude.
• High reliability, punctuality, and ability to work independently with minimal daily direction.
• Strong attention to detail and a proactive eye for shop safety, cleanliness, and organization.
• Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record (optional, for occasional local errands and deliveries).
• Previous experience in a warehouse, woodshop, or manufacturing environment (preferred).
• Forklift certification or willingness to become certified upon hire (preferred).

Benefits

• Simple IRA with 3% company match after six months.
• PTO starting day one, plus paid holidays and extra time off at Christmas.
• Work boot allowance.
• Referral bonuses.
• Bridge toll reimbursement for Narrows commuters.

Pay

$18–$20 per hour.

Schedule

Monday through Thursday, 10:00 AM–4:00 PM; occasional Friday shifts may be required.

Working Conditions

This is a part‑time, nonexempt position. The role involves exposure to loud noises, dust, and potentially hazardous machinery in a manufacturing environment. Work may take place in varying temperatures, both hot and cold, indoors and outdoors.