Warehouse Pallet Repair

Ryder • Amarillo, TX

4d • Onsite

About The Position

Ryder is hiring permanent, full-time Skilled Construction Laborers for pallet repair at its warehouse manufacturing facility in Amarillo, Texas. The position involves repairing or assembling pallets using hand and powered tools, including a pneumatic nail gun, powered saw, grinder, hammer, and pry bar. Workers place pallets on a repair table, remove defective boards and nails, replace boards, and secure the components. Pallets must meet CHEP quality-control standards. The role requires prolonged standing and walking, frequent lifting, and repetitive physical movements. The schedule is Monday through Friday from 3:00 p.m. to 12:30 a.m., or until daily tasks are completed.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Zero to one year of carpentry or construction background preferred.
• 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 straight four times during an eight-hour day.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Repair pallets safely and securely 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.
• Use a 25-pound nail gun to fasten pallet components.
• Manually lift 70-pound pallets from a stack to a repair table.
• Ensure pallets 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.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Paid time off starting at 30 days.
• Employee stock purchase offer at 15%.
• Employee discounts on tools, cars, hotels, electronics and appliances, cell phones, travel, and more.
• Safety gear provided.
• State-of-the-art equipment and caring leadership.

What This Job Offers

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