Pallet Repair Technician (Full-Time)

Fareway Stores Inc

  • Boone, IA
  • 30+ days ago

    Highlights

    JOB FUNCTION: As a Pallet Repair Technician, you will repair and sort pallets, contributing to efficient distribution center operations. TYPICAL EQUIPMENT USED: Pneumatic nail gun, pry bar, powered industrial trucks.

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    LocationBoone, IA

    Description

    JOB FUNCTION:

    As a Pallet Repair Technician, you will repair and sort pallets, contributing to efficient distribution center operations.

    RESPONSIBILITIES:

    • Maintain work area cleanliness and safety
    • Inspect and sort pallets by variety
    • Repair pallets as needed with air nailer
    • Replace deck board and stringers to damaged white wood pallets
    • Install metal plates to split stringers
    • Clear pallet jams on sort lanes
    • Assist forking pallets on sort lanes for loading
    • Load pallets on trailers by variety
    • Maintain level of work productivity as established by management
    • Other duties as assigned

    BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

    • Must be at least 18 years old or older
    • Ability to speak and read English
    • High attention to detail and accuracy in a fast-paced environment
    • Ability to multitask and handle multiple priorities
    • Basic math skills are required

    PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

    • Must be able to lift items more than 50 lbs. occasionally, 25 lbs. frequently, and 10 - 20 lbs. continuously
    • Must be able to climb stairs, stand, bend, kneel, twist, reach, and pull frequently

    TYPICAL EQUIPMENT USED:

    • Pneumatic nail gun, pry bar, powered industrial trucks

    WORK ENVIRONMENT:

    • Temperatures seasonal, ranging from 50° - 80° F
    • The Pallet Building has a noisy and busy environment - employees must be alert.
    • Exposure to moving mechanical machines and industrial truck

    LOCATION:

    • This position is located at our distribution center complex in Boone, IA

    SCHEDULE:

    • 3-week rotating schedule working 4, 10 hour shifts weekly
    • Work 4:30 pm - 2:30 am (or when finished)
    • Week 1 Work: Sun, Mon, Thurs, Fri
    • Week 2 Work: Sun, Mon, Tues, Wed
    • Week 3 Work: Tues, Wed, Thurs, Fri
    • 5 days in a row off every 3 weeks

    BENEFITS:

    • Paid Holidays
    • Paid Time Off
    • Paid Parental Leave
    • Bereavement Leave
    • Employee Discount
    • Weekly Pay
    • On-the-job, paid training
    • Comprehensive Medical/Rx
    • Health Savings Account
    • Flex Spending Account - Medical
    • Dental and Vision Insurance
    • Company Paid Short Term Disability and Basic Life Insurance/AD&D
    • Supplemental Life Insurance
    • Long Term Disability
    • Critical Illness Insurance
    • Accident Insurance
    • 401(l) Retirement Planning (With company match)
    • Dependent Care Reimbursement Account
    • Student Loan Paydown Program

    For more information, please call Bret Grimes at (515) 433-5558 or Blake Linsenmeyer at (515) 433-6524.

    • EOE