What is a "gaylord"?

I was working at this job recently and they asked me to put something in a "gaylord." I walked off the job before I could figure out what it was, but now I'm curious!
--Gaylord Perry

It is likely they didn't know that your name was "Gaylord" and no offense was intended, but rather just an unlucky break on your part. A "gaylord" is a gaylord cardboard box, roughly four feet by a little over three feet. They are often used in warehouses, for shipping, and their size is such that they fit neatly on a wooden pallet. They are named so because they were first manufactured by the Gaylord Container Company in Gaylord, Michigan, which happens to be a cute little town, worth visiting, and the last outpost of civilization before the Upper Peninsula, when driving north.

Most likely your employer meant no offense at referring to the box by using your name, as chances are he/she wasn’t aware of it. But quitting was probably a good decision, as the obvious tendency to use unnecessary jargon is an indication of insecurity which often contributes to an unpleasant work environment.