Pallet Sorting Machine Operator 2nd Shift

PLA Buyer LLC•Riverside, MO

2d•$17•Onsite

About The Position

Join our team as a Baler Operator, where you’ll play a key role in keeping our warehouse operations running efficiently. In this hands-on position, you’ll support box sortation processes, manage recyclable materials, and operate baling equipment to ensure a clean, safe, and productive work environment. OUR STORY… SO FAR Founded in 1989 and headquartered in Dallas, Texas, PLA is a national supply chain solutions provider offering Pallet Management Services, 3PL Services, Reverse Logistics Services, and Freight Brokerage & Transportation Management Services, handling over 115 million pallets per year for over 1,500 customers. Now one of the largest pallet manufacturing and recycling companies in the United States, PLA has over 76 facilities, employing upwards of 3500 employees across 23 states, and is still looking for opportunities for growth, both organically and through acquisition. ABOUT THE DIVISION PLA - Supply Chain Services, a member of the PLA Family of Companies, is a leading provider of comprehensive supply chain services, revolutionizing the way businesses manage their supply chains. With our expertise and state-of-the-art facilities, we ensure efficient and seamless operations from start to finish.

Requirements

6+ months of warehouse or production experience preferred
High school diploma or equivalent (preferred)
Ability to work in a fast-paced, physically active environment
Strong attention to detail and ability to track counts accurately
Team-oriented mindset with good communication skills

Responsibilities

Swap full totes of damaged boxes with empty totes at box sorter stations
Count and track damaged cardboard using tick sheets
Load damaged cardboard into the baler
Tie completed bales using wire, eject bales, and coordinate removal with forklift drivers
Strap and remove full pallets from sorter lines
Track pallet output from each sorter throughout the shift
Maintain a clean, organized, and debris-free work area
Communicate with lift drivers to ensure timely loading of pallets into trailers

Benefits

Daily Pay Option – Access your earnings before payday.
Weekly Pay – Get paid on time, every week.
PTO (Paid Time Off).
Full Benefits: Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance – 3 medical plan options through Blue Cross Blue Shield with low weekly premiums starting at $28.75.
Health Savings Account (HSA) – Company contribution up to $750 annually with tax-advantaged savings.
401(k) retirement plan featuring up to a 4% employer match, eligibility the first of the month after 90 days, and access to a Financial Wellness Consultant.
Flexible Benefits – Multiple plan options to fit your needs and budget.
Prescription Drug Coverage – Low copays starting at $10 for generic medications.
FREE Life Insurance & AD&D – Basic coverage provided at no cost upon employment.
Vision Benefits – $10 eye exams and $150 frame allowance through Superior Vision by MetLife starting at $1.46 per week.
Dental Coverage – 100% preventive care coverage with MetLife plans starting at $5.76 per week.
Voluntary Short-Term Disability (STD) – Income replacement up to 60% of weekly covered earnings for a non-work-related injury or illness.
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) – Free and confidential support for work stress, grief, legal/financial issues, and more.
Additional Voluntary Benefits – MetLife Legal and Identity Theft Services and Pet Insurance with ASPCA.
LifeMart employee discounts (through ADP) on everyday stuff and larger purchases.
Dell Employee Purchase Program (EPP) discounts available for personal use.