Warehouse Pallet Repairer - 1st Shift

About the role

Ryder is hiring permanent full‑time Skilled and Construction Laborers for its warehouse manufacturing facility in Houston, Texas. You will work with pallets using hand and power tools (hammer, pry bar, nail gun, grinder, saw) in a safe, state‑of‑the‑art environment.

Location: Houston, TX 77029. Employment type: Regular‑Full‑time. Travel: 0‑10%.

Responsibilities

• Safely and securely repair pallets at a rate that meets company standards and safety standards.
• Operate a pry bar to detach damaged boards from pallets.
• Operate a hammer, grinder and a saw to remove existing nails and use a 25 lb nail gun to nail together components.
• Manually lift 70 lb pallets from a stack to a repair table.
• Ensure pallets 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.
• Wear all required safety equipment while repairing pallets.
• Perform other duties as required.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• 0 to 1 year of carpentry or construction background preferred.
• Ability to comprehend basic math.
• Ability to operate power tools in a safe manner.
• Ability to follow the repair process.
• Ability to twist, stoop, squat, reach above shoulder level and crouch frequently.
• Capable of using proper techniques to lift a minimum of 75 lb.
• Able to stand and walk for extended periods (at least 2 hours straight, four times in an 8‑hour day).
• Able to use hands and feet simultaneously and perform repetitive movements.
• Some positions may require additional screening (employment and education verification, motor‑vehicle records check, road test, badging or background checks).

Benefits