Warehouse Repair - Nail Maintenance

Ryder is hiring a full-time Nail Maintenance Associate to ensure excellent craftsmanship at our manufacturing facility in Lakewood, WA.

About the role

Work with state-of-the-art equipment in a safe warehouse environment handling pallets and using tools such as hammers, prybars, nail guns, grinders, and saws. This role supports distribution across the US in a manufacturing, warehouse, or skilled labor capacity.

Pay

$18.00 per hour, paid weekly.

Benefits

• On-the-job paid training
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage starting at 30 days
• 401(k) with company match
• 15% employee discount on company stock
• Employee discounts on tools, cars, hotels, electronics/appliances, cell phones, and travel
• Paid time off
• Safety gear provided

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred
• 1 to 2 years or more in carpentry or a manufacturing environment preferred
• Ability to comprehend basic math
• Ability to operate power tools safely
• Must be able to follow repair processes
• Must be able to twist, stoop, squat, reach above shoulder level, and crouch frequently
• Must be able to lift a minimum of 75 lbs using proper techniques
• Capable of standing and walking 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

Note: Some positions require additional screening, including employment and education verification, motor vehicle records check, road test, and/or customer-specific badging or background requirements.

Responsibilities

• Safely and securely repair pallets at a rate that meets company standards and safety guidelines
• Manually lift 75 lb pallets from a stack to a repair table
• Complete minor repairs such as cutting loose nails or securing loose components
• Operate a hammer, grinder, saw, and a 25 lb nail gun to remove existing nails and assemble components
• Ensure pallets meet and pass CHEP’s quality control audit
• Maintain a clean, neat, and orderly work area
• Assist in maintaining warehouse security
• Conduct operations in a manner that promotes safety
• Comply with OSHA and MSDS standards
• Wear all required safety equipment while repairing pallets
• Perform other duties as assigned