Warehouse Pallet Repair 1st Shift

Ryder • Amarillo, TX

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Ryder is hiring a permanent, full-time Warehouse Pallet Repair employee at its warehouse manufacturing facility in Amarillo, Texas. The role involves repairing or assembling pallets using hand and power tools, including a pneumatic nail gun, saw, grinder, hammer, and pry bar. Employees place pallets on a repair table, remove defective boards and nails, replace boards, and secure components so that pallets meet CHEP quality-control standards. The position pays $18.00 per hour, paid weekly, and offers a first-shift schedule Monday through Friday from 5:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., or until daily tasks are completed.

The work involves standing and walking for extended periods, repetitive movements, frequent bending and reaching, and lifting pallets and materials weighing up to 75 pounds. Employees must follow safe work practices, wear required safety equipment, comply with OSHA and MSDS standards, and keep the work area clean and orderly. Additional screening may apply depending on the assigned customer.

Requirements

• Ability to comprehend basic math.
• Ability to operate power tools safely.
• Ability to follow the repair process.
• Ability to twist, stoop, squat, reach above shoulder level, and crouch frequently.
• Ability to use proper lifting techniques to lift at least 75 pounds.
• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods, including at least two hours at a time, four times in an eight-hour day.
• Ability to use hands and feet simultaneously and perform repetitive movements.

Nice To Haves

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Zero to one year of carpentry or construction background preferred.

Responsibilities

• Safely and securely repair pallets at a rate that meets company standards and in accordance with safety standards.
• Use a pry bar to detach damaged boards from pallets.
• Use a hammer, grinder, and saw to remove existing nails, and use a 25-pound nail gun to fasten pallet components.
• Manually lift 70-pound 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 that promotes safety.
• Comply with OSHA and MSDS standards.
• Wear all required safety equipment while repairing pallets.
• Perform other duties as required.

Benefits

• On-the-job paid training.
• Medical, dental, and vision benefits available starting at 30 days.
• Paid time off.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Employee stock discount of 15%.
• Employee discounts on tools, cars, hotels, electronics and appliances, cell phones, travel, and other items.
• Safety gear provided.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED