Warehouse Production Laborer-Operator - Pallet Sorter

PLA Family of Companies•Cheyenne, WY

6h•$0 - $20•Onsite

About The Position

PLA Solutions is hiring a Warehouse Production Laborer-Operator for pallet, box, and RPC sorting and other warehouse production and logistics tasks. The role includes manual sorting, material handling, item inspection, and maintaining production rates. Employees may be trained and evaluated for certification to operate balers and forklifts. Assignments may vary based on operational needs. The position pays $19.50 per hour, with guaranteed 50-cent-per-hour increases at 90 days, one year, and annually thereafter for five years. The schedule is Friday through Tuesday, 3:00 p.m. to 1:30 a.m. The employee works primarily in a warehouse and may be exposed to dust, hot or cold temperatures, and moderate to high noise levels. Steel-toed boots and other personal protective equipment are required. The job involves constant standing, bending, stooping, and walking, repetitive work, and frequent material handling. Depending on the assigned work, employees may need to handle materials weighing up to 75 pounds or more when working with pallets, or 35 pounds frequently when working with boxes or RPCs. PLA is a national supply chain solutions provider founded in 1989, headquartered in Dallas, Texas, and operating more than 76 facilities across 23 states with over 3,500 employees. The company is an Equal Opportunity Employer and provides application assistance or accommodations upon request.

Requirements

Ability to perform repetitive physical work in a demanding warehouse environment.
Ability to lift and handle materials weighing up to 75 pounds or more frequently when working with pallets, or 35 pounds frequently when working with boxes or RPCs.
Ability to stand, bend, stoop, and walk constantly and perform repetitive work for extended periods.
Good manual dexterity, tactile sensitivity, and hand-eye coordination for sorting, handling materials, and operating tools or equipment.
Ability to hear and understand verbal instructions and safety alarms in a warehouse environment.
Vision adequate for inspecting items, reading labels, and observing surroundings, including close, distance, color, peripheral, and depth perception and focus adjustment.
Strong attention to detail for sorting, inspection, and documentation.
Ability to meet fast-paced productivity goals and standards.
Effective oral communication, accountability, responsibility, reliability, safety awareness, teamwork, and cooperation.
Consistent and reliable attendance on scheduled workdays.
High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
Ability and willingness to learn new skills; prior experience is not required.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or equivalent.
Prior experience is not required; the employer is willing to train suitable candidates.
Successful evaluation and certification for baler or forklift operation may enable assignment to those duties.

Responsibilities

Manually sort pallets, RPCs, boxes, and other materials neatly according to criteria such as condition, type, or vendor.
Inspect items for quality, damage, and reusability, maintain production rates, and sticker acceptable boxes.
Break down boxes that arrive not already broken down and palletize sorted boxes by size.
Move materials and support warehouse functions, including sweeping debris around warehouse and dock areas.
If evaluated and certified as a baler operator, swap full totes of damaged boxes with empty totes, count damaged cardboard, operate the baler, tie and eject bales, and coordinate safe removal with a forklift driver.
If evaluated and certified as a baler operator, strap and remove full pallets from sorters, track sorter pallet totals, keep the area clear, and communicate with lift drivers about trailer loads.
If evaluated and certified as a forklift driver, inspect the forklift daily, move pallets, RPCs, and boxes safely, and ensure materials are accounted for and marked for documentation.
If evaluated and certified as a forklift driver, maintain accurate load sheets and conduct the final inspection of trailer loads.
Follow company policies and procedures and applicable federal and state safety rules.
Adapt to reporting relationships, work assignments, and schedules to meet business needs.
Work cooperatively with team members and management, meet productivity goals, and maintain reliable attendance.

Benefits

Daily pay option.
Weekly pay.
Paid time off (PTO).
Medical, dental, and vision insurance, including three medical plan options.
Health Savings Account (HSA) with company contribution up to $750 annually.
401(k) retirement plan with up to 4% employer match and access to a Financial Wellness Consultant.
Prescription drug coverage.
Free basic life insurance and AD&D coverage.
Voluntary short-term disability coverage.
Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
MetLife Legal and Identity Theft Services.
Pet insurance through ASPCA.
LifeMart employee discounts.
Dell Employee Purchase Program discounts.
Flexible benefits plan options.