Manufacturing Associate - Reman Pallet Builder Piece Rate
About The Position
As a Pallet Repair Reman, you will build wooden pallets from recycled materials, deconstructed pallets, and/or lumber. You may also repair damaged pallets returned by customers, restoring them to service-ready condition before consolidating and shipping them back. This production-based role is vital to the company’s sustainability goals. The listed hourly pay is $19.00 plus piece rate, with production-based earnings potentially reaching $25.00 per hour; the posting also lists a pay range of $18.00–$25.00 per hour. The second shift runs Monday through Thursday, 2:00 PM to 12:15 AM, at 11600 Sterling Pkwy, Richmond, Illinois. After training, employees are expected to meet assigned pallet-building and repair production quotas safely and without constant supervision. The work may involve extreme heat, cold, outdoor elements, and airborne particulates, and requires repetitive lifting and movement throughout shifts. Personal protective equipment is required.
Requirements
- High school degree or GED.
- Quick hands, attention to detail, and commitment to quality.
- Observe all safety rules and regulations.
- Ability to communicate effectively.
- Ability to solve practical problems involving concrete variables and standardized requirements.
- Ability to interpret written, oral, diagrammatic, or scheduled instructions.
- Demonstrated experience safely operating air-driven, electric, pneumatic, and manual woodworking tools.
Nice To Haves
- Completion of a craft apprenticeship.
- Previous experience in welding, lumbering, construction, carpentry, or roofing.
Responsibilities
- Use appropriate tools and methods to restore damaged pallets to service-ready condition.
- Communicate effectively with Production Supervisors, the Assistant Plant Manager, and the Plant Manager.
- Inspect repaired products to verify they meet quality standards.
- Maintain a clean and safe working environment that meets company standards.
- Build the assigned number of pallets after training.
- Repair the assigned number of pallets after training.
- Work safely without constant supervision to achieve production quotas in the repair area.
- Stack pallets or materials correctly, following inventory-control instructions.
- Check loads to ensure they are secure.
Benefits
- Competitive pay
- Holiday pay
- Daily Pay access to earned wages before payday
- Referral bonuses
- Long-term career advancement
- Paid time off
- Medical insurance for eligible full-time employees
- Dental insurance for eligible full-time employees
- Vision insurance for eligible full-time employees
- Basic life insurance for eligible full-time employees
- AD&D insurance for eligible full-time employees
- Short-term disability insurance for eligible full-time employees
- Long-term disability insurance for eligible full-time employees
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Team environment
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
High school or GED
