TEMP Packing Assembler

Hiring organization: Charles River Laboratories

Job posted: 2026-06-15

Valid through: 2036-06-15

Locations:

United States - North Carolina - Raleigh

Experience requirements: Less than 2 years

Description:

For 75 years, Charles River employees have worked together to assist in the discovery, development and safe manufacture of new drug therapies. When you join our family, you will have a significant impact on the health and well-being of people across the globe. Whether your background is in life sciences, finance, IT, sales or another area, your skills will play an important role in the work we perform. In return, we’ll help you build a career that you can feel passionate about.

Job Overview

As a TEMP Packing Assembler in Raleigh, you will be responsible for constructing shipping crates and preparing materials used in animal transportation and shipping operations. This position will primarily focus on building, assembling, and maintaining crates to support operational needs, while providing assistance to Animal Packers and warehouse staff as needed.

*This is a temporary position with an expected assignment between 3 - 6 months, designed to support increased workload and provide hands-on experience in a warehouse and logistics environment.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Building, assembling, repairing, and maintaining wooden shipping crates according to established specifications and quality standards.
Measuring, cutting, and preparing materials for crate construction using hand and power tools.
Inspecting completed crates to ensure structural integrity and compliance with shipping requirements.
Assisting with staging and preparing crates, containers, and supplies for shipment.
Supporting Animal Packers with packing and shipping activities as needed.
Unloading delivery trucks and placing supplies in designated storage locations.
Organizing and maintaining inventory of crate-building materials and warehouse supplies.
Performing general housekeeping and maintaining a clean, safe, and organized work environment.
Assisting with warehouse projects, materials movement, and other operational support activities as assigned.
Following all company safety procedures and proper equipment handling practices.
Perform all other related duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

No education required. Currently enrolled in high school, trade school, or college, or recent graduate preferred.
Ability to communicate and follow verbal and written directions accurately, including multi-tasking and paying close attention to detail.
Experience using hand tools, power tools, or performing basic construction, woodworking, or maintenance work is preferred.
Ability to safely lift, carry, push, and pull materials weighing up to 50 pounds.
Strong attention to detail and ability to follow written instructions and specifications.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Warehouse, stockroom, construction, or manufacturing experience is preferred but not required.
Forklift experience is preferred but not required.

The pay for this position is $17.75 / hour.

About Research Models & Services
Fundamental to basic research and discovery is the use of in vivo models to help identify disease targets and determine potential biological pathways that regulate the condition. As the world’s leader in the production and distribution of the highest quality research animal, with 1 out of 2 animal models produced for preclinical research globally, we understand the importance of this step. With seven decades of experience, our expertise is unmatched, allowing us to provide you with the perfect model, including disease-specific and preconditioned options, for basic research and beyond.

About Charles River
Charles River is an early-stage contract research organization (CRO). We have built upon our foundation of laboratory animal medicine and science to develop a diverse portfolio of discovery and safety assessment services, both Good Laboratory Practice (GLP) and non-GLP, to support clients from target identification through preclinical development. Charles River also provides a suite of products and services to support our clients’ clinical laboratory testing needs and manufacturing activities. Utilizing this broad portfolio of products and services enables our clients to create a more flexible drug development model, which reduces their costs, enhances their productivity and effectiveness to increase speed to market.

With over 20,000 employees within 110 facilities in over 20 countries around the globe, we are strategically positioned to coordinate worldwide resources and apply multidisciplinary perspectives in resolving our client’s unique challenges. Our client base includes global pharmaceutical companies, biotechnology companies, government agencies and hospitals and academic institutions around the world.

At Charles River, we are passionate about our role in improving the quality of people’s lives. Our mission, our excellent science and our strong sense of purpose guide us in all that we do, and we approach each day with the knowledge that our work helps to improve the health and well-being of many across the globe. We have proudly worked on 80% of the drugs approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in the past five years.

We’re committed to providing benefits that elevate your quality of life. Based on your position these may include: bonus/incentives based on performance, 401K, paid time off, stock purchase program, Health and wellness coverage, employee and family wellbeing support programs, and work life balance flexibility.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Charles River is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, mental or physical disability, family status, pregnancy, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

It is unlawful in some states (including 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.

If you are interested in applying to Charles River Laboratories and need special assistance or an accommodation due to a disability to complete any forms or to otherwise participate in the resume submission process, please contact a member of our Human Resources team by sending an e-mail message to crrecruitment_US@crl.com. This contact is for accommodation requests for individuals with disabilities only and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications.

For more information, please visit www.criver.com.

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