Warehouse General Labor Pallet Sorter

Job Summary:

As a Pallet Sorter, you will play a crucial role in our warehouse operations by manually inspecting and sorting pallets based on specific type and condition criteria. Your precision in identifying damaged or incorrect pallets, along with your commitment to safety and efficiency, will be vital to meeting our production goals. If you are detail-oriented, comfortable with repetitive physical tasks, and thrive in a team environment, we encourage you to apply!

Pay Rate: $13.50 an hour 

• 90 day - 50 - Cent progression
• 1 year - 50 cent progression
• Annually 50 cent progression

• 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:

Reporting to the Supervisor, the Pallet Sorter is responsible for ensuring pallets meet PLA standards and production goals. Your responsibilities will include:

• Safely removing lodged or adjacent debris from incoming pallets.

• Manually sorting pallets by hand in a neat and orderly fashion based on type criteria (e.g., color, manufacturer) and condition criteria (e.g., amount/extent of damaged or missing boards, raised or exposed nails, missing blocks).

• Inspecting pallets thoroughly while sorting to ensure all quality criteria are met.

• Maintaining a clean and orderly work area throughout the shift.

• Maintaining an established rate per hour to ensure productivity, efficiency, and safety.

• Maintaining safe working conditions by following guidelines and procedures for handling all related equipment and material.

• Complying with all PLA policies and procedures, as well as federal and state safety rules.

• Assisting with other duties as assigned to support and improve overall team operations.

• Adjusting as needed to new reporting relationships, work assignments, or work schedules to meet company needs and business requirements.

• Cooperating and work well with team members and management, maintaining clear and open communications at all times.

• Consistent and reliable attendance at work is an essential function of this job.

What We're Looking For:

• Strong attention to detail and ability to identify defects and specific criteria in pallets.

• Ability to perform repetitive physical tasks accurately and efficiently.

• Commitment to maintaining a clean, organized, and safe workspace.

• Experience in a fast-paced environment, with ability to meet production rates.

• Reliable and punctual with a strong work ethic.

• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.

• Good communication skills and ability to cooperate with colleagues and management.

• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to stand, walk, bend, stoop, reach, and lift for extended periods throughout the shift.

• Capable of repeatedly lifting and moving pallets and materials, which may be heavy.

• Requires good manual dexterity and tactile sensitivity for inspecting pallet condition.

• Ability to hear and understand verbal instructions and safety alarms in a warehouse environment.

• Excellent vision (including close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus) for inspecting pallets and observing surroundings for safety.

Other Physical Requirements

• Vision: Requires adequate near vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception to safely perform job duties, identify pallet defects, operate tools, read labels, and recognize workplace hazards.
• Sense of Sound: Ability to hear horns, alarms, machinery, and verbal instructions in a potentially noisy warehouse environment.
• Sense of Touch: Ability to use hands and fingers effectively to handle tools, fasteners, materials, and equipment with precision and control.
• Personal Protective Equipment (PPE): Ability to consistently wear required PPE, including steel-toe shoes, safety glasses, and gloves, throughout the workday.

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 to high noise levels. Steel-toed boots and other personal protective equipment (PPE) will 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.