Production Associate - Pallet Trim Trac Operator Piece Rate
About The Position
As a Trim Trac Operator, you will set up and operate power saws to slot, cut, and trim wood for pallet creation, supporting the pallet manufacturing process. This is a piece-rate position: the more wood you trim, the more money you make. The stated pay range is $12.75 per hour. The role is located in Dunn, North Carolina, and works 1st shift, Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. The work may involve extreme conditions, including heat, cold, the elements, and airborne particulates. Employees repetitively lift up to 50–75 pounds and bend, stoop, walk, turn, pivot, and stand for shifts of varying lengths. Noise levels depend on the location. Required personal protective equipment includes eye protection and safety shoes; ear protection is mandatory at several locations. Specific vision abilities include close, distance, and color vision. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- Ability to regularly lift wooden pallets weighing about 50 pounds.
- Quick hands, attention to detail, and commitment to quality.
- Ability to communicate effectively.
- Ability to work overtime as needed.
- Ability to repetitively lift up to 50–75 pounds and bend, stoop, walk, turn, pivot, and stand for entire shifts of varying lengths.
- Ability to work in extreme conditions, including the elements, heat, cold, and airborne particulates.
- Ability to meet the job's vision requirements: close vision, distance vision, and color vision.
- Use of required personal protective equipment, including eye protection and safety shoes; ear protection is mandatory at several locations.
Nice To Haves
- Previous experience in lumber, warehouse, construction, carpentry, landscaping, or roofing is highly preferred.
Responsibilities
- Operate power saws to cut and trim wood pallets.
- Follow and adhere to all safety rules and regulations.
- Communicate effectively with plant management on a regular basis.
- Work overtime as needed.
Benefits
- Competitive pay
- Holiday pay
- Daily Pay, providing access to earned wages before payday
- Referral bonuses
- Long-term career advancement
- Paid time off
- Medical insurance for eligible full-time employees
- Dental insurance for eligible full-time employees
- Vision insurance for eligible full-time employees
- Basic life insurance for eligible full-time employees
- Accidental death and dismemberment insurance for eligible full-time employees
- Short-term disability insurance for eligible full-time employees
- Long-term disability insurance for eligible full-time employees
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Great team environment
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
