Machine Operator Pallet Sorting 2nd Shift

Propak Logistics • Bridgeton, MO

4d • Onsite

About The Position

We're looking for a diligent and safety-focused Machine Operator to join our team. As a Machine Operator, you'll be responsible for the safe and efficient operation and maintenance of your assigned machinery, playing a crucial role in our production process. If you're detail-oriented, comfortable with machinery, and committed to safety, we encourage you to apply! Our Story… So Far 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.

Requirements

• Previous machine operator or production experience preferred
• Strong commitment to workplace safety and safe equipment operation
• Ability to understand and follow written and verbal operating instructions
• Basic mechanical aptitude and problem-solving skills
• Dependable, team-oriented, and able to work in a fast-paced environment
• Must be at least 18 years of age
• High School Diploma or GED preferred
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, stoop, and perform repetitive motions for extended periods
• Regularly lift, move, and handle wooden pallets weighing up to 75 lbs
• Good manual dexterity and hand-eye coordination for operating equipment and inspecting pallets
• Ability to hear machinery sounds, alarms, and verbal instructions in a noisy environment
• Clear vision, including close, distance, color, peripheral, and depth perception, to safely operate machinery and identify pallet defects

Responsibilities

• Safely operating pallet sorting machinery in accordance with company policies, procedures, and safety standards
• Monitoring pallet flow through the machine to ensure accurate and productive sortation
• Performing routine equipment checks and basic preventive maintenance as assigned
• Identifying, troubleshooting, and promptly reporting equipment issues or malfunctions
• Handling and positioning wooden pallets weighing up to 75 lbs
• Keeping the area around your machine clean, organized, and free of safety hazards
• Consistently following all safety rules and participating in safety initiatives
• Flexing to different tasks, schedules, or operational needs as required

Benefits

• Daily Pay Option
• Weekly Pay
• PTO (Paid Time Off)
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Health Savings Account (HSA) – Company contribution up to $750 annually
• 401(k) retirement plan featuring up to a 4% employer match
• Flexible Benefits
• Prescription Drug Coverage
• FREE Life Insurance & AD&D
• Vision Benefits
• Dental Coverage
• Voluntary Short-Term Disability (STD)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Additional Voluntary Benefits – MetLife Legal and Identity Theft Services and Pet Insurance with ASPCA
• LifeMart employee discounts
• Dell Employee Purchase Program (EPP) discounts

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED