Pallet Repair Associate - 1st Shift

Position Description

Ryder is immediately hiring permanent full-time Skilled Laborers and Construction Professionals to ensure excellent craftsmanship at our manufacturing facility in Fort Worth, Texas.

• Hourly Pay $18.00 per hour during training.
• Additional Pay
  : $0.49 piece rate will apply in place of hourly rate after training is completed.
• Schedule
  :
  First Shift Monday-Thursday 4:30 am – 3:00 pm.

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

• Use a pneumatic nail gun, powered saw, and other powered/hand tools to repair or assemble pallets.
• Place pallets on the repair table, remove defective boards, replace with new boards, and secure them in place.
• Stand for long periods (8‑10 hours), lift up to 75 pounds throughout the shift.

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

• 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 lift a minimum of 75 lbs using proper techniques.
• Must stand and walk for extended periods (at least 2 hours straight, four times in an 8‑hour day).
• Must use hands and feet simultaneously and perform repetitive movements.

Some positions require additional screening that may include employment and education verification; motor vehicle records check; 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 25 lb nail gun to remove existing nails and join components.
• Manually lift 70 lb pallets from a stack to a repair table.
• Ensure repaired pallets meet CHEP's quality control audit.
• Maintain a clean, neat, and orderly work area.
• Conduct operations to promote safety.
• Comply with OSHA and MSDS Standards.
• Wear all safety equipment while repairing pallets.
• Perform other duties as required.

Ryder is proud to be 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.

Location:

Fort Worth, TX.