Technician 1 (Entry Level)

Pallet Guys LLC; Lancaster (Lancaster County); On-site; USD 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-the-job training

Flexible scheduling

No pallet industry experience required

Team environment

Job summary

Pallet Guys LLC is a growing pallet and crate manufacturer in the Bird-in-Hand / Leola area of Lancaster County. We are seeking a dependable individual to join our production team as a Technician 1, an entry-level role focused on learning the fundamentals of pallet and crate manufacturing.

This is a hands-on position where you will work with wood materials, pneumatic tools, and production equipment while learning the trade alongside experienced team members.

Qualifications

• Strong work ethic and reliability.
• Willingness to learn hands-on skilled work.
• Ability to follow instructions and work safely.
• Dependable transportation to shop location.

Responsibilities

• Assemble pallets and custom crates.
• Use pneumatic nail guns and basic shop tools.
• Handle and stage lumber and materials.
• Support different build stations in the shop.
• Prepare finished pallets and crates for shipment.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area.

Job description

Pallet Guys LLC is a growing pallet and crate manufacturing company located in the Bird-in-Hand / Leola area of Lancaster County. We are looking for dependable individuals to join our production team as a Technician 1, an entry-level role focused on learning the fundamentals of pallet and crate manufacturing.

This is a hands-on position where you will work with wood materials, pneumatic tools, and production equipment while learning the trade alongside experienced team members.

Pay & Advancement

• Starting Pay: $15.00/hour during training
• Typical Progression: $17.50/hour as you become comfortable working independently
• Experienced Technicians: $18.75/hour and higher with increased skill and responsibility

We prioritize promoting from within and rewarding employees who demonstrate reliability, skill development, and the ability to take on more complex work.

Responsibilities

Technician 1 team members assist with production and shop operations, including:

• Assembling pallets and custom crates
• Using pneumatic nail guns and basic shop tools
• Handling and staging lumber and materials
• Supporting different build stations in the shop
• Preparing finished pallets and crates for shipment
• Maintaining a clean and organized work area

No pallet industry experience is required. We provide on-the-job training.

• We offer scheduling flexibility and don't require a rigid daily/weekly schedule
• Industrial wood manufacturing shop
• Hands-on physical work
• Occasional exposure to outdoors/elements
• Use of pneumatic tools and production equipment
• Team-oriented production environment

Our shop is located in a rural area east of Lancaster city, so applicants must have reliable transportation to get to work.

What We're Looking For

• Strong work ethic and reliability
• Willingness to learn hands-on skilled work
• Ability to follow instructions and work safelyComfort with physical labor and working with tools
• Dependable transportation to our shop location