GMA Pallet Repair Technician

Propak • Sacramento, CA

136d • $24

About The Position

Founded in 1989 and headquartered in Dallas, Texas, PLA is a national supply chain solutions provider offering Pallet Management Services, 3PL Services, Reverse Logistics Services, and Freight Brokerage & Transportation Management Services, handling over 115 million pallets per year for over 1,500 customers. Now one of the largest pallet manufacturing and recycling companies in the United States, PLA has over 76 facilities, employing upwards of 3500 employees across 23 states, and is still looking for opportunities for growth, both organically and through acquisition. The role involves working independently or with a partner to repair pallets following written instructions of the pallet design, maintaining or exceeding minimum pallet production expectations, and performing pallet construction tasks involving strenuous manual labor.

Requirements

• 6+ months of related experience preferred.
• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.

Responsibilities

• Work independently or with a partner to repair pallets following written instructions of the pallet design.
• Maintain or exceed minimum pallet production expectations.
• Perform pallet construction tasks involving strenuous manual labor.
• Stand/walk up to 8 hours per shift.
• Lift, push, pull or carry objects, using abdominal and lower back muscles to provide support over time without fatigue.
• Lift to 50 lbs. on a regular basis and over 50 lbs. with assistance.
• Lift and stack a minimum of 275 pallets per day; 15 to 20 high per stack.
• Repetitively use hammer, hand-held, pneumatic and power tools.
• Control precision with nail gun adjustments.
• Understand various types and grades of pallets, differentiating between good and bad boards.
• Use equipment and tools properly, safely, and in a controlled manner.
• Stamp repaired pallets with employee number provided.
• Maintain a clean working environment; clean entire work area thoroughly at the end of the shift.

Benefits

• Health, dental, & vision insurance.
• Multiple voluntary insurance options.
• Vacation & sick days.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Much, much more!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Repair and Maintenance
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees