Job Description
Job Summary The Builder Trainee is a 30-day training and development position designed to prepare individuals for advancement to the Builder role. Reporting to the Supervisor, this position provides comprehensive hands-on training in pallet inspection, construction, and repair techniques. Trainees will learn to work with precision and attention to detail, ensuring all pallets meet company quality standards while developing the skills necessary to succeed in a fast-paced production environment. This role plays a critical part in supporting daily production goals and maintaining smooth operations within the facility.
Compensation: - Training Pay: $15.00/hour
- Post-Training: You will earn either $15.00/hour or a piece rate - whichever is higher .
Top performers can earn up to $29/hour , based on individual production performance.
Here's What We Offer: - Daily Pay Option - Access your earned wages before payday
- Weekly Pay - Get paid on time, every week
- PTO (Paid Time Off)
- Full Benefits: Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance - 3 medical plan options through Blue Cross Blue Shield with low weekly premiums starting at $28.75
- Health Savings Account (HSA) - Company contribution up to $750 annually with tax-advantaged savings
- 401(k) with Company Match
- Flexible Benefits - Multiple plan options to fit your needs and budget
- Prescription Drug Coverage - Low copays starting at $10 for generic medications
- FREE Life Insurance & AD&D - Basic coverage provided at no cost upon employment
- Vision Benefits - $10 eye exams and $150 frame allowance through Superior Vision by MetLife starting at $1.46 per week
- Dental Coverage - 100% preventive care coverage with MetLife plans starting at $5.76 per week
- Voluntary Short-Term Disability (STD) - Income replacement up to 60% of weekly covered earnings (max $1,500 weekly) for a non-work-related injury or illness.
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) - Free and confidential support for work stress, grief, legal/financial issues, and more.
- Additional Voluntary Benefits - MetLife Legal and Identity Theft Services and Pet Insurance with ASPCA.
What We're Looking For - Preferred: Manual labor experience in construction, warehousing, carpentry, woodworking, or other physically demanding roles
- Familiarity with tools such as nail guns, power saws, and/or hand tools preferred but not required
- Strong physical stamina with the ability to stand, bend, and lift for 8 to 10 hours
- Comfortable working with heavy wooden pallets - our standard Chep pallets weigh 75 lbs
- Willingness to work in a non-climate-controlled warehouse environment (dust, noise, changing temperatures)
- Strong work ethic, reliability, and commitment to quality
- Ability to work safely in a fast-paced production environment
- Strong attention to detail with the ability to detect defects or material inconsistencies
- Willingness to learn and take direction from experienced builders and supervisors
- High School Diploma or equivalent preferred
- Any combination of education and experience will be considered
What You'll Be Doing As a Builder, your responsibilities include:
- Repairing and rebuilding pallets to meet customer specifications and quality standards
- Inspecting and sorting pallets by condition and type prior to repair
- Using hand tools and nail guns to remove, replace, and secure pallet boards
- Operating safely and complying with all PPE and safety procedures
- Maintaining a clean, organized work area and assisting with housekeeping tasks
- Collaborating with team members to meet or exceed daily production goals
- Following direction and adapting to changes in work assignments or schedules based on business needs
- Reporting equipment malfunctions or safety concerns immediately to leadership
- Demonstrating consistent attendance, teamwork, and professionalism
Physical Requirements: - Must be able to lift 75 to 100 lbs consistently (250-300 times/day).
- Requires prolonged periods of standing, bending, and lifting.
Work Environment: - This is a non-climate-controlled warehouse environment.
- You may be exposed to dust, loud noise, and fluctuating temperatures (hot and cold).
- Hazards in facility production areas require the use of personal protective equipment (PPE).
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.
PLA and its Family of Companies is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.
If you need assistance or accommodation during the application process because of a disability, it is available upon request by contacting hiring@plasolutions.com. The company is pleased to provide such assistance, and no applicant will be penalized because of such a request.
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