Pallet Repair Construction Associate

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Ryder is immediately hiring permanent full-time Skilled Laborers and Construction Professionals to ensure excellent craftsmanship at our manufacturing facility in Lakewood, Washington. Positions pay weekly and are part of a second shift schedule (Monday‑Thursday, 3:30 pm‑2:00 am).

• Hourly Pay: $18.00 per hour
• Additional pay: $0.56 piece rate in addition to hourly rate after daily quota is met
• Schedule:
  
  Second Shift Monday – Thursday 3:30 pm‑2:00 am

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Products Being Handled:
Pallets. Equipment:
Hammer, Prybar and Power Tools such as:
Nail Gun, Grinder, Saw.

• Will use a pneumatic nail gun, powered saw, and other powered/hand tools to repair or assemble pallets.
• You will be placing pallets on a repair table, removing defective boards, replacing with new boards and securing boards into place.
• Work requires the operator to stand for long periods of time (8‑10 hours) and lift up to 75 pounds throughout the entire shift.

• 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 on tools, cars, hotels, electronics, cell phones, travel, and more
• Safety gear provided
• 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 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

• 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.
• Palettes 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.