Pallet Inspector 1st Shift

Ryder • Hill Township, AR

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Ryder is hiring a permanent, full-time Pallet Inspector at its warehouse manufacturing facility in North Little Rock, Arkansas. The position pays $20.00 per hour, with weekly pay, and is scheduled for the first shift, Monday through Friday, from 6:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. The products handled are pallets, and the listed equipment is a sit-down forklift. Paid training and safety gear are provided. The workplace is described as clean, organized, and well run, with an emphasis on safety and continuous improvement.

The Pallet Inspector/Palamatic Operator inspects and separates pallets to company quality and safety standards. The role includes manually lifting pallets, using the palamatic machine, conducting physical inventories as needed, and maintaining a safe, orderly warehouse area. The position requires frequent physical activity, including lifting, pushing or pulling, bending, reaching, kneeling, standing, and walking.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• One to two or more years in carpentry or a manufacturing environment preferred.
• Ability to comprehend basic math.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work within a diverse work environment.
• Thoroughness and dependability.
• Punctuality and a good attendance record.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and take initiative.
• Ability to maintain a high level of accuracy, including under pressure.
• Ability to work independently and as a member of a team.
• Ability to build and maintain professional relationships with peers, work groups, customers, and supervisors.
• Ability to operate power equipment safely.
• Ability to lift and/or push or pull up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to twist, stoop, squat, reach above shoulder level, and crouch frequently.
• Ability to use hands and feet simultaneously and perform repetitive movements.
• Ability to work at a steady, fast pace while kneeling and/or twisting.
• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods, including at least two hours straight, four times in an eight-hour day.

Nice To Haves

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• One to two or more years in carpentry or a manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Safely and securely inspect pallets at a rate that meets company standards and in a manner that meets company safety standards.
• Manually lift 70-pound pallets from a stack to a rolling line and lift pallets for inspection and separation using the palamatic machine.
• Ensure proper pallet inspection and separation.
• Conduct physical inventories as required.
• Maintain a clean, neat, and orderly work area.
• Assist in maintaining warehouse security.
• Conduct operations in a manner that promotes safety.
• Comply with OSHA and MSDS standards.
• Wear all required safety equipment while repairing pallets.
• Perform duties within the performance measurement guidelines of the contract.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Paid training and support for career advancement.
• Medical, dental, and vision benefits available starting at 30 days.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Paid time off accrues starting in the first month, up to 80 hours in the first year.
• Employee stock discount of 15%.
• Employee discounts on tools, cars, hotels, electronics and appliances, cell phones, travel, and other items.
• Safety gear provided.

What This Job Offers

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