Pallet Builder

Owens Corning; Virginia; On-site; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Owens Corning in Harrisonburg, VA is seeking a pallet technician to manufacture and repair pallets, ensuring timely production and adherence to quality standards.

The role uses a miter saw, pneumatic staple gun, mallet, and pallet jack to size and assemble pallets, with emphasis on safety and teamwork in a mildly controlled environment.

Qualifications

• Experience with pallet construction and repair processes.
• Ability to read schedules and measure using a tape measure.
• Follows safety and quality procedures.

Responsibilities

• Manufacture/repair pallets to required sizes.
• Inspect and prepare pallets to meet quality specs.
• Respond to department needs for pallets and dispatch pallets.
• Stock lines with correct sized pallets to prevent downtime.
• Repair pallets and replace damaged components.

Skills

Planning skills

Attention to size details

Scheduling interpretation

Tape measure reading

Sense of urgency

Tools

Miter saw

Pneumatic gun

Mallet

Pallet jack

Pallet sizing

Job description

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Schedule-2nd Shift Monday- Thursday 4:00 am- 2:30Pm

Get direction from the drying room forklift driver (trimmer loader) and department lead for what size pallets to make. Manufacture/repair pallets using pneumatic screw/staple gun to secure slats to the runners. Use sliding miter saw to custom size wood runners/slats to door size required in a timely fashion not to cause downtime on the trimmers. Clean and inspect pallets, use/hammer to drive down screws/staples that protrude, apply quality procedures by discarding raw materials out of spec, replenish stock in Kanban system, respond to bifold department need for pallets, use pallet jack to dispatch pallets to other departments, follow occupational health and safety procedures. Repair pallets using tools provided to replace damaged components for returned pallets.

Knowledge

Use of miter saw, pneumatic gun, mallet, pallet jack, door types and sizes and corresponding pallet sizes required. Pallet construction/repair process. Acceptable pallet component specs and judgement to discard unsafe/unstable materials. Use tape measure up to 1/16".

Skill

Strong planning and organizational skills, high attention to size details, read/interpret schedules, read tape measure 1/16" and work with sense of urgency.

Responsibility

Perform tasks with moderate supervision, ensure all lines are stocked with correct sized pallets that meet quality specs in a timely fashion to prevent downtime.

Physical Demands

Ability to lift and carry up to 20 lbs., bending, twisting, pulling, pushing, stooping, and standing for long periods of time.

Mental Demands

Fast paced job, requires forethought, service-oriented mind set, and attention to safety and quality details.

Social

Must be able to communicate and work with team members and be responsive line needs.

Working Conditions

Mildly controlled environment - can expect some cold and heat during extreme weather conditions. Noisy environment and mild dust.

About Owens Corning

Owens Corning is a residential and commercial building products leader committed to building a sustainable future through material innovation. Our products provide durable, sustainable, energy-efficient solutions that leverage our unique capabilities and market-leading positions to help our customers win and grow. We are global in scope, human in scale with more than 25,000 employees in 31 countries dedicated to generating value for our customers and shareholders and making a difference in the communities where we work and live. Founded in 1938 and based in Toledo, Ohio, USA, Owens Corning posted 2024 sales of $11.0 billion. For more information, visit www.owenscorning.com.

Owens Corning is an equal opportunity employer. Except in limited circumstances such as formal apprenticeship programs, Owens Corning does not employ anyone under the age of 18.

Nearest Major Market: Harrisonburg
Nearest Secondary Market: Virginia