Manufacturing Associate – Reman Pallet Builder

Jobtailor; Henderson (CO); On-site; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in Colorado is seeking a hands-on Pallet Repair Technician to build and repair wooden pallets from recycled materials. You will ensure quality, operate multiple woodworking tools, and communicate with supervisors to meet production quotas.

Ideal candidates have a high school degree (GED) and prefer a craft apprenticeship. The role involves physical work, lifting up to 75 lbs, and staying safe in extreme conditions while maintaining a clean workspace.

Qualifications

• High school degree or GED is required.
• Completion of a craft apprenticeship is preferred.
• Requires quick hands, attention to detail, and commitment to quality.
• Observance of all safety rules and regulations.
• Ability to communicate effectively.
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with concrete variables in standardized situations.
• Ability to interpret written, oral, diagram, or schedule instructions.
• Demonstrated experience safely operating air-driven, electric, pneumatic, and manual woodworking tools.
• Previous experience in welding, lumbering, construction, carpentry, or roofing is strongly preferred.
• Ability to work in extreme conditions including heat, cold, and air particulate.
• Ability to repetitively lift up to 75 pounds.
• Ability to bend, stoop, walk, turn, pivot, and stand for entire shifts.
• Personal Protective Equipment required including eye protection, ear protection where mandatory, and safety shoes.

Responsibilities

• Build wooden pallets from recycled materials, deconstructed pallets, and/or lumber.
• Repair damaged pallets and return them to service-ready condition.
• Consolidate and ship repaired pallets back to customers.
• Utilize appropriate tools and methods for pallet repair.
• Communicate with Production Supervisors, Assistant Plant Manager, and Plant Manager.
• Examine repaired products to verify conformance to quality standards.
• Maintain a clean and safe working environment.
• Build and repair assigned pallet quantities after training.
• Work without constant supervision to achieve production quotas safely.
• Stack pallets or materials correctly according to inventory control instructions.
• Check loads to ensure they are secure.

Skills

Pallet Repair

Attention to Detail

Effective Communication

Problem Solving

Physical Stamina

Education

High School Degree or GED

Craft Apprenticeship (preferred)

Tools

Air-Driven Tools

Electric Tools

Pneumatic Tools

Manual Tools

Job description

• Build wooden pallets from recycled materials, deconstructed pallets, and/or lumber
• Repair damaged pallets and return them to service-ready condition
• Consolidate and ship repaired pallets back to customers
• Utilize appropriate tools and methods for pallet repair
• Communicate with Production Supervisors, Assistant Plant Manager, and Plant Manager
• Examine repaired products to verify conformance to quality standards
• Maintain a clean and safe working environment
• Build and repair assigned pallet quantities after training
• Work without constant supervision to achieve production quotas safely
• Stack pallets or materials correctly according to inventory control instructions
• Check loads to ensure they are secure

Requirements

• High school degree or GED required
• Completion of a craft apprenticeship preferred
• Requires quick hands, attention to detail, and commitment to quality
• Observance of all safety rules and regulations
• Ability to communicate effectively
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in standardized situations
• Ability to interpret written, oral, diagram, or schedule instructions
• Demonstrated experience safely operating air-driven, electric, pneumatic, and manual woodworking tools
• Previous experience in welding, lumbering, construction, carpentry, or roofing strongly preferred
• Ability to work in extreme conditions including heat, cold, and air particulate
• Ability to repetitively lift up to 75 pounds
• Ability to bend, stoop, walk, turn, pivot, and stand for entire shifts
• Personal Protective Equipment required, including eye protection, ear protection where mandatory, and safety shoes
• Close, distance, and color vision
• Good sense of balance and eye-hand-foot coordination

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in building and repairing wooden pallets using various tools and methods while adhering to safety standards and quality control measures. Capable of working independently to meet production quotas and effectively communicate with team members.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Pallet Construction
• Quality Control
• Woodworking Tools Operation
• Safety Compliance
• Problem Solving

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Pallet Repair
• Welding
• Carpentry
• Construction
• Lumbering
• Attention to Detail
• Physical Stamina
• Inventory Control
• Load Security
• Craft Apprenticeship

Soft Skills

• Effective Communication
• Commitment to Quality

Certifications & Qualifications

• High School Degree or GED

Industry Keywords

• Personal Protective Equipment
• Safety Rules
• Extreme Conditions
• Eye-Hand-Foot Coordination

Tools & Technologies

• Air-Driven Tools
• Electric Tools
• Pneumatic Tools
• Manual Tools