Warehouse Associate - Reusable Plastic Crate Sorter
About The Position
The Warehouse Associate, also known as a Material Handler or Returnable Plastic Container (RPC) Sorter, hand sorts reusable plastic containers used to ship produce, eggs, meat, and other goods. The role involves stacking containers on pallets for manufacturers and supporting efficient, accurate site operations. The listed starting pay is $17.00 per hour. The schedule is second shift, Monday through Thursday, 4:30 p.m. to 3:00 a.m., at 1800 North Polk Street, DeSoto, TX 75115. The work environment may involve extreme conditions, including heat, cold, elements, and airborne particulates. Employees repeatedly bend, stoop, walk, turn, pivot, and stand for entire shifts. Noise levels depend on the location. Personal protective equipment is required, including eye protection and safety shoes; ear protection is mandatory at several locations. The job requires close, distance, and color vision. Employees regularly lift or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift or move up to 70 pounds. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.
Requirements
- High school degree or GED required.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Ability to work overtime when needed.
- Ability to regularly lift or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift or move up to 70 pounds.
- Ability to perform repetitive bending, stooping, walking, turning, pivoting, and standing for entire shifts.
- Close, distance, and color vision.
- Use required personal protective equipment, including eye protection and safety shoes; ear protection is mandatory at several locations.
Responsibilities
- Hand stack RPCs on pallets to the appropriate height, following inventory control instructions.
- Examine products to ensure they meet quality standards.
- Remove all trash and debris before returning containers to the customer.
- Wrap sorted pallets and secure them for shipment.
- Move pallets or materials on pallets or in crates around the storage facility.
- Accurately complete paperwork to track daily progress.
- Communicate regularly with the Shift Lead or On-Site Manager.
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
- AD&D 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
