Pallet Repair Construction Associate

Ryder • Amarillo, TX

107d • $18

About The Position

Ryder is immediately hiring permanent full-time Skilled Construction Laborers to ensure expert craftsmanship at our warehouse manufacturing facility in Amarillo, Texas. Manufacturing and Construction positions pay weekly. Hourly Pay is $18.00 per hour, with an additional $0.50 piece rate that will apply in place of the hourly rate after training is completed. The schedule is Second Shift Monday - Friday from 2:30 pm to 10:30 pm. We want the right Manufacturing Employee to join us at Ryder and work with State of the Art Equipment in the Safest Environment. Products Being Handled include Pallets, and the equipment used includes Hammer, Prybar, and power tools such as Nail Gun, Grinder, and Saw.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• 0 to 1 year in carpentry or construction background preferred.
• Ability to comprehend basic math.
• Ability to operate power tools in a safe manner.
• Must be able to follow repair process.
• Must be able to twist, stoop, squat, reach above shoulder level and crouch on a frequent basis.
• Must be able to use proper techniques to lift a minimum of 75 lbs.
• Capable of standing and walking for extended periods of time (at least 2 hours straight, four times in an 8-hour day).
• Able to use hands and feet simultaneously and perform repetitive movements.

Responsibilities

• Safely and securely repair pallets at a rate that meets company standards and in a manner that meets company safety standards.
• Operate a pry bar to detach damaged boards from the pallets.
• Operate a hammer, grinder, and a saw to remove existing nails and use a 25 lb nail gun to nail together the components.
• Manually lift 70 lb pallets from a stack to a repair table.
• Ensure pallets meet and pass CHEP's quality control audit.
• Maintain a clean, neat, and orderly work area.
• Conduct operations in a manner which promotes safety.
• Comply with OSHA and MSDS Standards.
• Wear all safety equipment while repairing pallets.
• Perform other duties as required.

Benefits

• On the Job Paid Training.
• Medical, Dental, Vision, 401 K etc. Start at 30 Days.
• Paid Time Off.
• 401 K offers a company match.
• HIGH VALUED Stock at 15 % Employee Discount.
• Employee Discounts that save you money on Tools, Cars, Hotels, Electronics/Appliances, Cell Phones, Travel, and much more.
• Safety Gear PROVIDED.
• State of the Art Equipment and Caring Leadership.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees