Pallet Builder

Owens Corning•Stanley, VA

159d•$20

About The Position

The Pallet Maker manufactures and repairs pallets to the sizes required by the door production departments. The employee receives direction from the drying room forklift driver (trimmer loader) and department lead, builds pallets by securing slats to runners, and cuts wood components to size. The role includes inspecting pallet quality, removing or repairing unsafe or damaged components, replenishing stock through the Kanban system, and delivering pallets to other departments to help prevent production downtime. Work is performed with moderate supervision and requires attention to safety, quality, and production needs. The position is scheduled for second shift, Monday through Thursday, 4:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. The listed pay is $20.00 plus a $2.00 shift differential. The work environment is mildly controlled, with possible cold or heat during extreme weather, as well as noise and mild dust. Physical demands include lifting and carrying up to 20 pounds, bending, twisting, pulling, pushing, stooping, and standing for long periods. The work is fast-paced and calls for forethought, a service-oriented mindset, attention to detail, and communication and teamwork.

Requirements

Knowledge of using a miter saw, pneumatic gun, mallet, and pallet jack.
Knowledge of door types and sizes and their corresponding pallet sizes.
Knowledge of pallet construction and repair processes.
Ability to identify acceptable pallet component specifications and discard unsafe or unstable materials.
Ability to read a tape measure to 1/16 inch.
Strong planning and organizational skills.
High attention to size details.
Ability to read and interpret schedules.
Ability to work with a sense of urgency.
Ability to lift and carry up to 20 pounds.
Ability to bend, twist, pull, push, stoop, and stand for long periods.
Ability to communicate and work with team members and respond to production-line needs.

Responsibilities

Follow direction from the drying room forklift driver (trimmer loader) and department lead regarding required pallet sizes.
Manufacture pallets by securing slats to runners with a pneumatic screw or staple gun.
Use a sliding miter saw to cut runners and slats to the required door size in a timely manner to avoid trimmer downtime.
Clean and inspect pallets, and hammer down protruding screws or staples.
Apply quality procedures by discarding raw materials that are out of specification or unsafe.
Replenish stock in the Kanban system.
Respond to the bifold department's pallet needs.
Use a pallet jack to dispatch pallets to other departments.
Follow occupational health and safety procedures.
Repair returned pallets by replacing damaged components with provided tools.
Keep production lines stocked with the correct pallet sizes that meet quality specifications and prevent downtime.