Pallet Inspector 1st Shift

About the role

Ryder is hiring a Permanent Full Time Pallet Inspector/Material Handler at our warehouse manufacturing facility in Windsor Locks, Connecticut. Warehouse, Manufacturing and Repair positions pay Weekly.

Pay

• Hourly Pay: $20.00 per hour with possibility of $2.00 merit increase after 90 days

Schedule

• Sunday through Thursday from 6:00am to 2:30pm

Benefits

• Paid Training and support
• Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K etc. start at 30 Days
• Earn PTO starting Month 1. Up to 80 hours accrued in 1st year
• 401K offers a company match
• HIGH VALUED Stock at 15% Employee Discount
• Employee Discounts that save you money on Tools, Cars, Hotels, Electronics/Appliances, Cell Phones, Travel, and much more
• Safety Gear PROVIDED
• Caring Leadership prioritizing safety – every shift, every role
• Focus on continuous improvement designed for success

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred
• 1 to 2 years or more in Carpentry, Manufacturing environment preferred
• Ability to comprehend basic math
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Able to work within a diverse work environment
• Highly thorough and dependable
• Must be punctual and have a good attendance record
• Performs work independently with minimal supervision
• Possesses a high degree of initiative
• Demonstrates a high level of accuracy, even under pressure
• Ability to work independently and as a member of a team
• Be a team player
• Create and maintain professional relationships within all levels of the organization (peers, work groups, customers, supervisors)
• Operate power equipment in a safe manner
• Lift and/or push/pull up to 50 lbs
• Twist, stoop, squat, reach above shoulder level and crouch on a frequent basis
• Use hands and feet simultaneously and perform repetitive movements
• Work at a steady, fast pace while kneeling and/or twisting
• Capable of standing and walking for extended periods of time (at least 2 hours straight, four times in an 8-hour day)

Responsibilities

• Safely and securely inspect pallets at a rate that meets company standards and in a manner that meets company safety standards
• Manually lift 70lb pallets from a stack to a rolling line; in addition lift the pallets for inspection and separation utilizing the palamatic machine
• Quality: Ensure that proper inspection and separation is met
• Inventory: Conduct physical inventories as required
• Safety and Security: Maintain a clean, neat, and orderly work area
• Assist in maintaining the security of the warehouse
• Conduct operations in a manner that promotes safety
• Comply with OSHA and MSDS Standards
• Must wear all safety equipment while repairing pallets
• Performs duties within performance measurement guidelines of the contract
• Performs other duties as assigned