Pallet Repair Construction 1st Shift

Ryder•Amarillo, TX

1d•$18 - $18•Onsite

About The Position

Ryder is immediately hiring permanent full-time Skilled Construction Laborers to ensure expert craftsmanship at their warehouse manufacturing facility in Amarillo, Texas. This position offers weekly pay, starting at $18.00 per hour, with an additional $0.50 piece rate applying after training is completed. The schedule is First Shift, Monday-Friday, from 4:00 am to 12:30 pm. Employees will handle pallets and use equipment such as hammers, prybars, and power tools like nail guns, grinders, and saws. Ryder aims to provide a safe environment with state-of-the-art equipment. Various construction, building, carpentry, manufacturing, and skilled labor roles at Ryder support distribution across the US. Ryder is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Drug Free workplace, committed to considering all qualified applicants regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a protected veteran, or status as a qualified individual with disability.

Requirements

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
May require additional screening that may include employment and education verification; motor vehicle records check and a road test; and/or badging or background requirements of the customer to which you are assigned

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or equivalent preferred
0 to 1 year in carpentry or construction background preferred

Responsibilities

Will use a pneumatic nail gun, powered saw, and other powered/hand tools to repair or assemble pallets
Placing pallets on repair table, removing defective boards, replacing with new boards and securing boards into place
Work requires operator to stand for long periods of time (8-10 hours) and lifting up to 75 pounds throughout entire shift
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 pallet meets and passes 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
Must wear all safety equipment while repairing pallets
Performs 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/Appliance, Cell Phones, Travel, and much more
Safety Gear PROVIDED

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