Pallet Repairer Construction Associate

Position Description

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

• Hourly Pay $18.00 per hour
• Additional pay: $0.56 piece rate after daily quota
• Schedule:
  
  First Shift Monday - Thursday 4:00 am - 2:30 pm

Manufacturing and construction positions pay weekly.

• Products:
  Pallets
• Equipment:
  Hammer, pry bar, powered 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 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 during shift.

Various construction, building, carpentry, manufacturing, warehouse, and skilled and semi-skilled labor roles at Ryder support distribution across the US. Apply with Ryder today.

• On the job paid training
• Medical, dental, vision, 401(k) starts at 30 days
• Paid time off
• 401(k) offers a company match
• 15% employee discount on stock
• Employee discounts on tools, cars, hotels, electronics, cell phones, travel, and more
• Safety gear provided
• Safety is always 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 twist, stoop, squat, reach above shoulder level, and crouch frequently
• Must use proper techniques to lift minimum 75 pounds
• 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 for repetitive movements

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

• Safely repair pallets at a rate that meets company standards and safety standards.
• Operate a pry bar to detach damaged boards from the pallets.
• Operate hammer, grinder, and a saw, and use a 25 lb nail gun to nail components together.
• Manually lift 70 lb pallets from a stack to repair table.
• Pallets must meet and pass CHEP quality control audit.
• Maintain a clean, neat, and orderly work area.
• Conduct operations that 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 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, status as a qualified individual with disability, among other things.