Manufacturing Associate – Pallet Builder/Repair

Jobtailor; Riverside (CA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in Riverside, CA is seeking a dependable pallet builder to assemble and repair wooden pallets, and to assist in warehouse operations. You will stack finished goods for forklift movement and follow strict safety procedures to protect yourself and coworkers.

Ideal candidates have a High School Diploma or GED, can lift 50–75 lbs, and have experience in lumber, warehouse, carpentry, landscaping, roofing, or related fields.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required or equivalent.
• Ability to lift pallets weighing ~50 lbs on a regular basis.
• Experience in lumber, warehouse, construction, carpentry, landscaping, roofing preferred.
• Demonstrated quick hands, attention to detail, commitment to quality.
• Ability to communicate effectively with team members.

Responsibilities

• Receive wood from the saw shop and assemble with a nail gun along set stringers.
• Stack finished products by hand for forklift operators to move to appropriate areas.
• Follow company safety procedures to ensure personal and coworker safety.
• Achieve high quality standards while maintaining a high volume of finished goods.
• Build and repair wooden pallets from freshly cut or recycled wood to fulfill customer needs.

Skills

Woodworking

Pallet Building

Safety Procedures

Attention to Detail

Physical Stamina

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Nail Gun Operation

Wood Assembly

Pallet Repair

Lumber Handling

Warehouse Operations

Job description

• Receive wood from the saw shop and piece it together with a nail gun along set stringers
• Stack finished products by hand for forklift operators to move to appropriate areas
• Follow company safety procedures to ensure personal and coworker safety
• Achieve high quality standards while maintaining a high volume of finished goods
• Build and repair wooden pallets from freshly cut or recycled wood to fulfill customer needs

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED
• Ability to lift wooden pallets which weigh about 50 lbs. on a regular basis
• Previous lumber, warehouse, construction, carpentry, landscaping, roofing, experience highly preferred
• Quick hands, attention to detail, commitment to quality
• Ability to communicate effectively
• Ability to work overtime as needed
• Ability to work in extreme conditions including heat, cold, elements, and air particulate
• Repetitively lift up to 50-75 pounds and adjust body position to bend, stoop, walk, turn, pivot, and stand for entire shifts of varying lengths in time
• Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is required, including eye protection, ear protection where mandatory, and safety shoes
• Specific vision abilities including close vision, distance vision, and color vision

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in building and repairing wooden pallets while adhering to safety procedures and quality standards. Capable of lifting heavy materials and working in various environmental conditions.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Woodworking
• Pallet Building
• Safety Procedures
• Attention to Detail
• Physical Stamina

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Nail Gun Operation
• Wood Assembly
• Pallet Repair
• Lumber Handling
• Warehouse Operations

Soft Skills

• Effective Communication
• Commitment to Quality

Certifications & Qualifications

• High School Diploma
• GED

Industry Keywords

• Carpentry
• Construction
• Landscaping
• Roofing
• Warehouse Experience

Tools & Technologies

• Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)