Pallet Repair Associate

Skilled Laborers And Construction Professionals

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

Manufacturing and Construction positions pay Weekly

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 : Second Shift Tuesday-Friday 4 : 30 pm - 3 : 00 am

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

Roles and Responsibilities for Pallet Repair Operators

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 operator to stand for long periods of time (8-10 hours) and lifting up to 75 pounds throughout entire shift

We have all the benefits other Manufacturing & Distribution Facilities offer WITHOUT the WAIT!

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 that save you money on Tools, Cars, Hotels, Electronics / Appliances, Cell Phones, Travel, and much 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 the many Military Reserve and Veterans we hire everyday

EEO / AA / Female / Minority / Disabled / Veteran

Requirements

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.

Responsibilities

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

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, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with disability.