Pallet Production Technician

at  TOP Pallets

COMPANY OVERVIEW:

TOP Pallets is one of the largest single-source manufacturers of wooden shipping pallets in the Midwest and we’re looking to grow our team! We bring a fresh perspective to the industry and we’re looking for team members who are excited to innovate and help make TOP Pallets the best pallet company to work at in the country. As we look to expand, we expect everyone on our team to bring a positive mindset, new ideas on how to improve their function, and solutions in the form of scalable processes.

POSITION OVERVIEW:

As a Pallet Manufacturing Technician, you play the most crucial role in the production process - it’s your responsibility to manufacture high-quality pallets, quickly and safely. You will work as a team with your fellow technicians and supervisors to maintain quality and safety in a fast-paced environment. This position reports directly to the Production Supervisor, and to the Dispatch Supervisor when needed.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Candidates with previous experience manufacturing pallets will be top priority
• Candidates with previous lumber, warehouse, construction, carpentry, landscaping, roofing, welding or logistics experience are encouraged to apply
• Must be comfortable working in a labor-intensive environment, sometimes under extreme weather conditions.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Physical ability to pick-up, manipulate, and move pallets continuously throughout the shift.
• Be able to pick pallets off the floor, place them on the repair table, and move the pallets to the “repairs completed” stack when finished.
• Capability to use standard 28 – 32 oz hammer throughout shift.
• Ability to use a pry bar.
• Ability to stand/walk throughout shifts. Shift ranges from 8 hours depending on daily production requirements.
• Ability to repetitively lift 45 - 75 pounds.
• Ability to handle pneumatic nail guns continuously throughout the shift. • Nail guns range in weight from 5-7 pounds.
• Must have a good sense of balance & good eye-hand-foot coordination
• Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is required

• Ability to work in a fast-paced production environment
• Operate various machinery and tools to assemble, repair, and customize pallets according to customer specifications and industry standards.
• Repair or build pallets to meet exact specifications.
• Perform quality checks on pallets throughout the manufacturing process to make sure that they meet company and customer requirements.
• Review your quality with Quality Supervisor when producing each pallet, every day.
• Efficiently handle raw materials, including sorting, cutting, stacking, and storing lumber.
• Maintain clean machinery and a clean work area to ensure a safe and organized environment.
• Meet production goals