Manufacturing Associate – Reman Pallet Builder

• Build wooden pallets from recycled materials, deconstructed pallets, and/or lumber
• Repair damaged pallets and return them to service-ready condition
• Consolidate and ship repaired pallets back to customers
• Utilize appropriate tools and methods for pallet repair
• Communicate with Production Supervisors, Assistant Plant Manager, and Plant Manager
• Examine repaired products for conformance to quality standards
• Maintain a clean and safe working environment
• Build and repair the required number of pallets after training
• Work safely without constant supervision to achieve production quotas
• Stack pallets or materials correctly according to inventory control instructions
• Check loads to ensure they are secure

• High school degree or GED required
• Completion of a craft apprenticeship preferred
• Quick hands, attention to detail, and commitment to quality
• Observance of all safety rules and regulations
• Ability to communicate effectively
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where standardized requirements exist
• Ability to interpret written, oral, diagram, or schedule instructions
• Demonstrated experience safely operating air-driven, electric, pneumatic, and manual woodworking tools
• Previous experience in welding, lumbering, construction, carpentry, or roofing strongly preferred
• Ability to work in extreme conditions including heat, cold, and air particulate
• Ability to repetitively lift up to 75 pounds and bend, stoop, walk, turn, pivot, and stand for entire shifts
• Personal Protective Equipment required, including eye protection, mandatory ear protection at several locations, and safety shoes
• Close, distance, and color vision
• Good sense of balance and eye-hand-foot coordination

Demonstrates expertise in building and repairing wooden pallets using various tools and methods while adhering to safety standards and quality control measures. Capable of effectively communicating with team members and managing production quotas in a fast-paced environment.

• Pallet Construction
• Pallet Repair
• Woodworking Tools Operation
• Quality Control
• Safety Compliance

• Pallet Building
• Pallet Repair
• Welding
• Carpentry
• Construction
• Lumbering
• Problem Solving
• Inventory Control
• Weight Lifting (up to 75 pounds)
• Attention to Detail

• Effective Communication
• Commitment to Quality
• Adaptability

• High School Degree or GED
• Craft Apprenticeship (Preferred)

• Safety Rules
• Personal Protective Equipment
• Quality Standards
• Production Quotas
• Extreme Conditions

• Air-Driven Tools
• Electric Tools
• Pneumatic Tools
• Manual Tools