Manufacturing Associate - Pallet Builder/Repair
About The Position
As a Pallet Repairer, you will build and repair wooden pallets from freshly cut or recycled wood to meet customer needs. This is a piece-rate position: after two to three weeks of training at $18.00 per hour, pay is $16.00 per hour plus piece rate, with average earnings of $19.00 to $33.00 per hour. The listed pay range is $18.00 to $33.00 per hour. The position is based at 16508 John Lane Crossing Ste 900, Lockport, IL 60441, and works first shift, Monday through Friday, from 6:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. The work involves receiving wood from the saw shop, assembling it with a nail gun along set stringers, and stacking finished pallets by hand for forklift operators. The work environment may involve extreme conditions, including heat, cold, the elements, and airborne particulates. Noise levels vary by location. The role requires repetitive lifting and extended periods of standing and moving. Personal protective equipment is required.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- Ability to regularly lift wooden pallets weighing about 50 pounds.
- Quick hands, attention to detail, and commitment to quality.
- Ability to communicate effectively.
- Ability to work overtime as needed.
- Ability to work in extreme conditions, including exposure to the elements, heat, cold, and airborne particulates.
- Ability to repetitively lift up to 75 pounds and bend, stoop, walk, turn, pivot, and stand for entire shifts of varying lengths.
- Close, distance, and color vision.
- Good sense of balance and eye-hand-foot coordination.
- Use of required personal protective equipment, including eye protection and safety shoes; ear protection is mandatory at several locations.
Nice To Haves
- Previous experience in lumber, warehouse, construction, carpentry, landscaping, or roofing is highly preferred.
Responsibilities
- Receive wood from the saw shop and assemble it with a nail gun along set stringers.
- Stack finished products by hand for forklift operators to move to appropriate areas.
- Follow company procedures to ensure safety for yourself and others.
- Maintain high quality standards while producing a high volume of finished goods.
Benefits
- 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
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
