Machine Operator Pallet Sorting 2nd Shift

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Regular Full-Time Manual Labor Bridgeton, MO, US

5 days ago Requisition

Job Summary:

We're looking for a diligent and safety-focused

Machine Operator to join our team. As aMachine Operator, you'll be responsible for the safe and efficient operation and maintenance of your assigned machinery, playing a crucial role in our production process. If you're detail-oriented, comfortable with machinery, and committed to safety, we encourage you to apply!

Founded in 1989 and headquartered in Dallas, Texas, PLA is a national supply chain solutions provider offering Pallet Management Services, 3PL Services, Reverse Logistics Services, and Freight Brokerage & Transportation Management Services, handling over 115 million pallets per year for over 1,500 customers. Now one of the largest pallet manufacturing and recycling companies in the United States, PLA has over 76 facilities, employing upwards of 3500 employees across 23 states, and is still looking for opportunities for growth, both organically and through acquisition.

Guaranteed Progression: 50-cent per hour increases at 90 days, 1 year, and annually thereafter for a total of 5 years, reaching the maximum rate at 5 years in this role.

Here’s

What We Offer:

• Daily Pay Option
  – Access your earnings before payday.
• Weekly Pay
  – Get paid on time, every week.
• PTO
  (Paid Time Off).
• Full Benefits
  :
  Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance – 3 medical plan options through Blue Cross Blue Shield with low weekly premiums starting at $28.75.
• Health Savings Account (HSA)– Company contribution up to $750 annually with tax-advantaged savings.
• 401(k) retirement plan featuring up to a 4% employer match, eligibility the first of the month after 90 days, and access to a Financial Wellness Consultant.
• Flexible Benefits
  – Multiple plan options to fit your needs and budget.
• Prescription Drug Coverage – Low copays starting at $10 for generic medications.
• FREE Life Insurance & AD&D – Basic coverage provided at no cost upon employment.
• Vision Benefits – $10 eye exams and $150 frame allowance through Superior Vision by Met Life starting at $1.46 per week.
• Dental Coverage – 100% preventive care coverage with Met Life plans starting at $5.76 per week.
• Voluntary Short-Term Disability (STD) – Income replacement up to 60% of weekly covered earnings for a non-work-related injury or illness.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)– Free and confidential support for work stress, grief, legal/financial issues, and more.
• Additional Voluntary Benefits – Met Life Legal and Identity Theft Services and Pet Insurance with ASPCA.
• Life Mart employee discount
  s (through ADP) on everyday stuff and larger purchases.
• Dell Employee Purchase Program (EPP) discounts available for personal use.

What You’ll Be Doing

As a
Pallet Sorter Machine Operator
, you will play a key role in the safe and efficient processing of wooden pallets, including CHEP and other pallet types, through our automated sorting equipment. Your responsibilities will include:

• Safely operating pallet sorting machinery in accordance with company policies, procedures, and safety standards
• Monitoring pallet flow through the machine to ensure accurate and productive sortation
• Performing routine equipment checks and basic preventive maintenance as assigned
• Identifying, troubleshooting, and promptly reporting equipment issues or malfunctions
• Handling and positioning wooden pallets weighing up to75 lbs
• Keeping the area around your machine clean, organized, and free of safety hazards
• Consistently following all safety rules and participating in safety initiatives
• Flexing to different…