Pallet Repair Associate

Position Description

Ryder is immediately hiring permanent full-time Skilled Construction Laborers to ensure expert craftsmanship at our warehouse manufacturing facility in Amarillo, Texas.

Manufacturing and Construction positions pay weekly.

• Hourly Pay $18.00 per hour
• Additional Pay: $0.50 piece rate will apply in place of hourly rate after training is completed
• Schedule:
  
  Second Shift Monday - Friday 4:00pm-12:30am

• Products Being Handled:
  Pallets
• Equipment:
  Hammer, Prybar and power tools such as Nail Gun, Grinder, Saw

• Will use a pneumatic nail gun, powered saw, and other powered/hand tools to repair or assemble pallets.
• Place pallets on repair table, remove defective boards, replace with new boards and secure boards into place.
• Stand for long periods (8-10 hours) and lift up to 75 pounds throughout shift.
• Safely and securely repair pallets at a rate that meets company standards and safety standards.
• Operate pry bar to detach damaged boards from pallets.
• Operate hammer, grinder, and a 25 lb nail gun to remove existing nails and assemble components.
• Manually lift 70 lb 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 safety equipment while repairing pallets.
• Perform other duties as required.

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• 0 to 1 year in carpentry or construction background preferred.
• Ability to comprehend basic math.
• Ability to operate power tools safely.
• Must be able to follow repair process.
• Must be able to twist, stoop, squat, reach above shoulder level and crouch frequently.
• Must be able to use proper techniques to lift a minimum of 75 lbs.
• Capable of standing and walking for extended periods (at least 2 hours straight, four times in an 8-hour day).
• Able to use hands and feet simultaneously and perform repetitive movements.

• On the Job Paid Training
• Medical, Dental, Vision, 401 K etc. Start at 30 Days
• Paid Time Off
• 401 K offers a company match
• High valued stock at 15% Employee Discount
• Employee discounts on Tools, Cars, Hotels, Electronics/Appliances, Cell Phones, Travel, and more
• Safety Gear PROVIDED
• Safety is Always the First Priority
• State of the Art Equipment and Caring Leadership

We want YOU to join our family made up of proud women and men in supply chain who work alongside many Military Reserve and Veterans we hire everyday. EEO/AA/Female/Minority/Disabled/Veteran.

Ryder is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and Drug Free workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a protected veteran, or status as a qualified individual with disability.

Some positions require additional screening that may include employment and education verification, motor vehicle records check and a road test, and/or badging or background requirements of the customer to which you are assigned.