Warehouse Utility Worker I

PLA Buyer • West Sacramento, CA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Warehouse Utility Worker I is a versatile, cross-trained role supporting multiple areas of warehouse operations. Depending on facility needs, the employee performs manual sortation, facility maintenance, and equipment operation while maintaining quality standards for pallets and other materials and helping keep the work environment safe and clean. The position is based primarily in a warehouse and may involve dust, hot or cold temperatures, and moderate to high noise levels. Steel-toed boots and other personal protective equipment are required.

The posted schedules are Friday to Tuesday, 5:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., or Tuesday to Saturday, 9:00 p.m. to 5:30 a.m. The starting pay is $18.00 per hour, with a stated range of $18.00–$21.00 per hour and guaranteed 50-cent-per-hour increases at 90 days, one year, and annually thereafter, reaching the maximum rate after five years in the role.

PLA is a national supply chain solutions provider founded in 1989 and headquartered in Dallas, Texas. It provides pallet management, third-party logistics, reverse logistics, freight brokerage, and transportation management services. The company reports more than 76 facilities and over 3,500 employees across 23 states.

Requirements

• Previous experience in manual labor or a warehouse environment is preferred.
• Willingness to be cross-trained in multiple areas, including forklift operation and facility maintenance.
• Ability to stand, bend, and lift materials for 8 to 10 hours.
• Ability to accurately count materials and inspect items against quality standards.
• Consistent and reliable attendance is an essential function of the job.
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, stoop, reach, and lift for extended periods throughout the shift.
• Ability to repeatedly lift and move materials, which may be heavy.
• Good manual dexterity for sorting and processing items at an established rate.
• Ability to hear and understand verbal instructions and safety alarms in a warehouse environment.
• Excellent vision for inspecting materials and observing surroundings for safety.
• Steel-toed boots and other personal protective equipment are required.

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience in manual labor or warehouse environments.

Responsibilities

• Sort pallets, RPCs, boxes, and other materials by hand or with machine assistance.
• Operate the baler and support cardboard recycling by swapping totes, tracking damage counts, and coordinating bale removal.
• Paint pallets to quality standards and use painting equipment properly.
• Maintain a clean work environment by sweeping debris around warehouse and dock areas.
• Inspect items during sorting to ensure they meet criteria and maintain the established rate per man-hour.
• Sort items by vendor and process them at the established rate per hour.
• Comply with safety, Propak, and PLA policies and procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned to support and improve team operations.

Benefits

• Daily pay option with access to earnings before payday.
• Weekly pay.
• Paid time off (PTO).
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance, with multiple medical plan options through Blue Cross Blue Shield.
• Health Savings Account with company contributions up to $750 annually.
• 401(k) retirement plan with up to a 4% employer match.
• Prescription drug coverage.
• Basic life insurance and AD&D coverage at no cost upon employment.
• Voluntary short-term disability coverage.
• Employee Assistance Program with confidential support.
• Voluntary legal and identity theft services.
• Pet insurance.
• LifeMart employee discounts.
• Dell Employee Purchase Program discounts.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed