Pallet Repairer Construction

Skilled Construction Laborers

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 2 : 30 pm - 10 : 30 pm.

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.

Various construction, building, carpentry, manufacturing, skilled labor roles at Ryder support distribution across the US.

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.

Your drive. Your career. Start driving your future with Ryder today.

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 every day.

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.