Warehouse General Labor Box Sorter - WM

PLA Family of Companies•West Sacramento, CA

4d•$18 - $20•Onsite

About The Position

As a Box Sorter, you will manually process and sort boxes to meet PLA’s quality standards and production goals. The work includes breaking down, inspecting, stickering, and palletizing boxes. The role is suited to a reliable, detail-oriented person comfortable with physical tasks in a fast-paced warehouse environment. The standard production expectation is at least one pallet per hour, with an opportunity to earn higher hourly wages through six performance-based pay tiers based on weekly productivity (Volume per Hour, calculated from pallets sorted divided by hours worked). The schedule is Monday through Friday, 5:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. The stated pay rate is $18.00 per hour. PLA is a national supply chain solutions provider founded in 1989 and headquartered in Dallas, Texas. Its services include pallet management, third-party logistics, reverse logistics, freight brokerage, and transportation management. The company reports operating more than 76 facilities across 23 states and employing more than 3,500 people. The employee primarily works in a warehouse and may be exposed to dust, fluctuating hot and cold temperatures, and moderate noise. Steel-toed boots and other personal protective equipment may be required. PLA is an equal opportunity employer and provides application assistance or accommodation upon request for applicants with disabilities.

Requirements

Ability to accept responsibility and account for one’s actions.
Ability to communicate effectively with others using spoken communication.
Dependable and trustworthy, and consistently present and on time.
Ability to be held accountable for conduct.
Ability to identify and correct conditions that affect employee safety.
Ability to perform repetitive physical tasks.
Attention to detail when inspecting and sorting.
Comfort working in a fast-paced environment and meeting production goals.
Ability to stand, walk, bend, stoop, reach, and lift for extended periods throughout the shift.
Ability to repeatedly handle, lift, and move boxes of varying sizes and weights.
Good manual dexterity and hand-eye coordination for breaking down, inspecting, and stickering boxes.
Ability to hear and understand verbal instructions and safety alarms in a warehouse environment.
Good vision for accurately inspecting and sorting boxes.

Responsibilities

Break down boxes that are not received in a broken-down state.
Inspect boxes for damage and assess whether they are suitable for reuse.
Cover the barcodes on boxes acceptable for reuse (described in the posting as “stickering” and “slickening”).
Palletize sorted boxes efficiently by size.
Meet or exceed daily production requirements, with a standard expectation of at least one pallet per hour.
Maintain a clean and orderly work area throughout the shift.
Comply with PLA policies and procedures and federal and state safety rules.
Assist with other duties as assigned to support and improve team operations.

Benefits

Daily Pay option to access earnings before payday.
Weekly pay.
Paid time off (PTO).
Medical, dental, and vision insurance, including three medical plan options through Blue Cross Blue Shield.
Health Savings Account with company contributions up to $750 annually.
401(k) plan with an employer match of up to 4%, eligibility beginning the first of the month after 90 days, and access to a Financial Wellness Consultant.
Multiple flexible benefits plan options.
Prescription drug coverage.
Basic life insurance and AD&D coverage at no cost upon employment.
Voluntary short-term disability coverage.
Employee Assistance Program offering free, confidential support.
Voluntary MetLife Legal and Identity Theft Services and pet insurance through ASPCA.
LifeMart employee discounts.
Dell Employee Purchase Program discounts.