Job Summary:

We are seeking a diligent and motivated Box Sorter to join our Mira Loma team. This role is responsible for manually processing and sorting boxes to meet PLA's quality standards and production goals. If you are a reliable, detail-oriented individual comfortable with physical tasks in a fast-paced environment, this position offers a great opportunity to earn higher wages based on your performance.

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.

About the Division

PLA Mira Loma RAD, a member of the PLA Family of Companies, is a leading provider of comprehensive supply chain services, revolutionizing the way businesses manage their supply chains. With our expertise and state-of-the-art facilities, we ensure efficient and seamless operations from start to finish.

Pay Rate: Please refer to the attached piece rate plan for more information about that system.

Starting Hourly Rate: The new starting hourly rate is $18.00 per hour.
Performance-Based Pay: You have the opportunity to earn higher wages based on your weekly performance, measured by Volume per Hour (VPH). The VPH metric is calculated as the total number of pallets sorted in a week divided by the total hours worked in that week.
Bonus Bands: There are six tiers of hourly pay increases available, ranging from $1.00 to $6.00 per hour.
Total Potential Hourly Rate: Your total hourly rate can reach up to $24.00 per hour with bonuses included.
Alternate Pay Rate: If you are assigned a job role other than Sorter, an alternative pay rate of $18.00 per hour will apply.

Here's What We Offer:

Daily Pay Option – Access your earnings 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 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)
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) – Free and confidential support
Additional Voluntary Benefits – MetLife Legal Services, Identity Theft Protection, and ASPCA Pet Insurance

What You'll Be Doing:

As a Box Sorter, your primary responsibilities will include:

Breaking down boxes that are not received in a broken-down state.
Inspecting boxes for damage and reuse.
Stickering boxes acceptable for reuse by covering barcodes.
Palletizing boxes by size.
Meeting or exceeding daily production requirements, with a standard production goal of at least one pallet per hour.
Maintaining a clean and orderly work area throughout the shift.
Complying with all Propak policies and procedures, as well as federal and state safety rules.
Assisting with other duties as assigned to support and improve overall team operations.

What We're Looking For:

Accountability: Ability to accept responsibility and account for your actions.
Oral Communication: Ability to communicate effectively with others using the spoken word.
Reliability: A dependable and trustworthy trait, consistently present and on time.
Responsible: Ability to be held accountable for your conduct.
Safety Awareness: Ability to identify and correct conditions that affect employee safety, ensuring a safe working environment for yourself and others.
Ability to perform repetitive physical tasks.
Attention to detail for inspecting and sorting.
Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment and meeting production goals.

Physical Requirements:

Ability to stand, walk, bend, stoop, reach, and lift for extended periods throughout the shift.
Capable of repeatedly handling, lifting, and moving boxes of varying sizes and weights.
Requires good manual dexterity and hand-eye coordination for breaking down, inspecting, and stickering boxes.
Ability to hear and understand verbal instructions and safety alarms in a warehouse environment.
Good vision for inspecting boxes and performing sorting tasks accurately.

Work Environment:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee will primarily work in a warehouse environment. This may include exposure to dust, fluctuating temperatures (hot and cold), and moderate noise levels. Steel-toed boots and other personal protective equipment (PPE) may be required.

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@Propak.com. The company is pleased to provide such assistance, and no applicant will be penalized because of such a request.

Warehouse General Labor Box Sorter - Incentive

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