Pallet Repair Associate

Overview

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

We want the right Manufacturing Employee to join us at Ryder and work with state-of-the-art equipment in the safest environment.

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.
• You will be placing pallets on repair table, removing defective boards, replacing with new boards and securing boards into place.
• Work requires standing for long periods (8-10 hours) and lifting up to 75 pounds throughout the shift.

• 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 in a safe manner
• Must be able to follow repair process
• Must be able to twist, stoop, squat, reach above shoulder level and crouch on a frequent basis
• Must be able to use proper techniques to lift a minimum of 75 lbs
• Capable of standing and walking for extended periods of time (at least 2 hours straight, four times in an 8-hour day)
• Able to use hands and feet simultaneously and perform repetitive movements

Important Note:

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.

• Safely and securely repair pallets at a rate that meets company standards and in a manner that meets company safety standards
• Operate a pry bar to detach damaged boards from the pallets
• Operate a hammer, grinder and a saw to remove existing nails and use a 25 lb nail gun to nail together the components
• Manually lift 70 lb pallets from a stack to a repair table
• Pallet must meet and pass CHEP's quality control audit
• Maintain a clean, neat, and orderly work area
• Conduct operations in a manner which promotes safety
• Comply with OSHA and MSDS Standards
• Must wear all safety equipment while repairing pallets
• Performs other duties as required

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and a 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.

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

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