Industrial Pallet Rebuild Technician

PECO Pallet, Inc.; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Incentive-based pay

Job summary

PECO Pallet Inc. is seeking a pallet repair associate to ensure pallets meet PECO specifications on a fast-paced production floor. You will inspect, repair, and restock pallets, using pneumatic nailers, saws, and grinders while maintaining a clean workstation.

The role emphasizes safety, adherence to PECO policies, and the ability to quickly and accurately process pallets under production pressure. Incentive-based pay is part of the compensation structure.

Qualifications

• Ability to memorize and apply PECO pallet specifications accurately.
• Keen attention to detail with strong organizational habits.
• Proven strong work ethic.
• Proficiency in warehouse operations, maintenance and repair skills, pallet repair, and skilled manual labor.

Responsibilities

• Sort incoming pallets by inspecting top, bottom, and sides for defects.
• Repair or replace damaged components using supplied tools: pneumatic nailers, reciprocating saws, and angle grinders.
• Restock lumber and maintain a clean, organized workstation throughout the day.
• Memorize and consistently apply the PECO pallet specification to every pallet processed.
• Learn, understand, and adhere to all PECO safety policies and procedures for the depot and for your role.
• Complete other duties as assigned.

Skills

PECO pallet specs

Attention to detail

Strong work ethic

Warehouse operations

Pallet repair

Manual labor

Tools

Pneumatic nailers

Reciprocating saw

Angle grinder

Job description

A Day in This Role

You arrive at a fast-moving production floor and head to your bench. Stacks of returned pallets are waiting. One by one, you lift each unit to the worktable, check the top deck, flip to inspect the bottom, scan the stringers and sides, and bring every pallet up to the PECO specification before it leaves your station. When something doesn’t meet spec, you make it right—quickly and safely.

What You’ll Handle

• Sort incoming pallets by lifting them to the worktable and inspecting top, bottom, and sides for defects.
• Repair or replace damaged components using supplied tools: pneumatic nailers, reciprocating saws, and angle grinders.
• Restock lumber and maintain a clean, organized workstation throughout the day.
• Memorize and consistently apply the PECO pallet specification to every pallet processed.
• Clean or report any contamination or potential food safety concerns for customers.
• Learn, understand, and adhere to all PECO safety policies and procedures for the depot and for your role.
• Complete other duties as assigned.

Skills & Experience

• Ability to memorize and apply PECO pallet specifications accurately.
• Keen attention to detail with strong organizational habits.
• Proven strong work ethic.
• Proficiency in warehouse operations, maintenance and repair skills, pallet repair, and skilled manual labor.

Tools & Technology

Power tools, including pneumatic nailers, reciprocating saws, and angle grinders.

Physical Demands

• Lift and move 65 lb pallets repeatedly.
• Stand for extended periods.
• Full range of motion for reaching, bending, and lifting.

Work Environment & Pay

• Fast-paced production setting.
• Incentive-based pay tied to both production and quality.
• Labor-intensive work with repetitive lifting.

Equal Opportunity

PECO Pallet Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. PECO celebrates our continuous journey pursuing diversity through inclusion and empowerment of our employees to shape the future of the company and deliver our pillars of Quality and Service to all customers.