What are the responsibilities and job description for the GMA REPAIR - Pal Serv position at PLA Buyer LLC?
About Company:
Our story…so far
Founded in 1989 and headquartered in Dallas, Texas, PLA is a national supply chain solutions
provider offering Pallet Management Services, 3PL Services, Reverse Logistics Services, and
Freight Brokerage & Transportation Management Services, handling over 115 million pallets
per year for over 1,500 customers. Now one of the largest pallet manufacturing and recycling
companies in the United States, PLA has over 76 facilities, employing upwards of 3500 employees
across 23 states, and is still looking for opportunities for growth, both organically and through acquisition.
What we’re looking for
- GMA Repair| Pal Serv Supply Chain Services
Pal Serv - Supply Chain Services, a member of the PLA Family of Companies, is a leading
Role Overview & Responsibilities
- Work independently or with a partner to repair pallets following written instructions of the pallet design.
- Maintain or exceed minimum pallet production expectations.
- Perform pallet construction tasks involving strenuous manual labor. Excellent physical stamina is required.
- Standing/walking up to 8 hours per shift
- Must be able to lift, push, pull or carry objects, use abdominal and lower back muscles to provide support over time without fatigue
- Must be able to lift to 50 lbs. on a regular basis and over SO lbs. with assistance.
- Must be able to lift and stack a minimum of 275 pallets per day; 15 to 20 high per stack
- Repetitive use of hammer, hand-held, pneumatic and power tools
- Must be able to control precision (quickly and repeatedly adjust the contact of a nail gun to exact position)
- Understand the various type and grades of pallets, as well as differentiating between good boards and bad (un-usable) boards
- Ability to use equipment and tools properly, safety, and in a controlled manner
- Stamp repaired pallets with employee number provided
- Maintain a clean working environment; clean entire work area thoroughly at the end of the shift
- 6 months of related experience preferred
- High school diploma or equivalent preferred
- Health, dental, & vision insurance
- Multiple voluntary insurance options
- Vacation & sick days
- 401(k) with company match
- Much, much more!
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