Skilled Warehouse Pallet Painter

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Regular Full-Time Manual Labor Montgomery, IL, US

2 days ago Requisition

Salary Range: $19.00 To $22.00 Hourly

Job Summary:

As a Pallet Painter, you’ll play a key role in restoring and finishing pallets to meet customer quality standards. In this fast-paced warehouse environment, you’ll operate paint equipment, mix paint accurately, and ensure pallets — including CHEP pallets — meet strict quality specifications. If you enjoy physical work, take pride in quality, and want to be part of a hardworking team, this is the opportunity for you.

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 3,500 employees across 23 states, and is still looking for opportunities for growth, both organically and through acquisition.

Pay Rate:

• Range:$19.00 - $22.00 per hour
• Starting Pay:$19.00 per hour
• 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.

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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
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  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 – through ADP on everyday stuff and larger purchases.
• Dell Employee Purchase Program (EPP) discounts available for personal use.

• Paint pallets as part of the overall quality repair and finishing process.
• Operate and maintain pallet painting equipment to ensure consistent application.
• Mix paint accurately using basic math skills to meet required specifications.
• Ensure CHEP and other customer pallets meet quality and compliance standards.
• Inspect finished pallets to confirm proper coverage and finish.
• Follow all safety procedures when working with paint and equipment.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area.
• Support overall warehouse and pallet operations as needed.
• Communicate effectively with supervisors and team members.
• Maintain reliable attendance — attendance is an essential function of this position.
• Perform all other duties as assigned to support business needs.
• Reporting relationships, work assignments, and schedules may change to meet operational needs.

• Strong work ethic and accountability
• Reliable and dependable with consistent attendance
• Ability to communicate effectively with supervisors and team members
• Safety-focused mindset
• Ability to follow instructions and work…