Manufacturing Associate - Automation Piece Rate

Location: Atlanta, GA, 30315

About the Role

As an Automated Pallet Repairer, you’ll build and repair wooden pallets from freshly cut or recycled wood daily to fulfill customer needs. This is a piece-rate position—earn more by repairing more pallets.

Responsibilities

• Receive wood from the saw shop and assemble pallets using a nail gun along set stringers.
• Stack finished product by hand for forklift operators to move to designated areas.
• Ensure safety for yourself and others by following all company procedures.
• Maintain high standards of quality while producing a high volume of finished goods.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Ability to lift wooden pallets weighing approximately 50 lbs. regularly.
• Previous experience in lumber, warehouse, construction, carpentry, landscaping, or roofing is highly preferred.
• Quick hands, attention to detail, and commitment to quality.
• Effective communication skills.
• Ability to work overtime as needed.

Work Environment

• Ability to work in extreme conditions, including exposure to elements, heat, cold, and air particulates.
• Repetitively lift 50–75 pounds and adjust body position to bend, stoop, walk, turn, pivot, and stand for entire shifts of varying lengths.
• Noise levels vary by location.
• Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) required, including eye protection, ear protection (mandatory at several locations), and safety shoes.
• Specific vision abilities required: close vision, distance vision, and color vision.

Pay

Hourly pay range: $14.00 – $25.00 (production-based position).

Schedule

Monday–Friday, 3:00 PM – 11:00 PM.

Benefits

• Competitive pay, holiday pay, and daily pay—access earned wages before payday.
• Referral bonuses.
• Long-term career advancement opportunities.
• Paid Time Off.
• Medical, dental, vision, basic life, AD&D, and short-term & long-term disability insurance for eligible full-time employees.
• 401(k) retirement plan.
• Great team environment.