Warehouse Repairer

About the role

Ryder is immediately hiring a permanent full-time Pallet Repair associate to ensure excellent craftsmanship at our manufacturing facility in Lakewood, WA. This role supports distribution across the US and involves working with state-of-the-art equipment in a safe warehouse environment.

Pay

• $20.00 per hour
• Weekly pay

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K etc. starting at 30 days
• Paid Time Off
• 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
• On the Job Paid Training
• Safety Gear PROVIDED
• State of the Art Equipment and Caring Leadership

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred
• 0 to 1 year in carpentry or construction background preferred
• Ability to comprehend basic math
• Ability to operate power tools in a safe manner
• Must be able to follow repair process
• Must be able to twist, stoop, squat, reach above shoulder level and crouch on a frequent basis
• Must be able to use proper techniques to lift a minimum of 75 lbs
• Capable of standing and walking for extended periods of time (at least 2 hours straight, four times in an 8-hour day)
• Able to use hands and feet simultaneously and perform repetitive movements

Responsibilities

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