Skilled Warehouse Worker Needed In United States

If you are someone who takes genuine pride in working with your hands, moves with purpose in a fast-paced environment, and wants a pay structure that actually rewards how hard and how efficiently you work, this role was built for you. PLA, one of the largest pallet manufacturing and recycling companies in the United States, is currently hiring a full-time Skilled Warehouse Laborer for Pallet Repair at their facility. This is a high-energy, tool-based manual labor role where your speed, accuracy, and craftsmanship directly determine your earnings. With a guaranteed base pay of $18.00 per hour and a performance-based pay structure that rewards top producers with up to $28.00 per hour based on weekly Repairs per Hour output, this pallet repair warehouse job offers one of the more motivating and financially rewarding compensation models available in the warehouse and manual labor sector today. Add to that a daily pay option, weekly pay, free life insurance from day one, Blue Cross Blue Shield medical coverage, a 401k with up to four percent employer match, and an extensive voluntary benefits suite, and this is a warehouse opportunity that genuinely punches well above its weight.

Company Overview

Founded in 1989 and headquartered in Dallas, Texas, PLA is a national supply chain solutions provider that has grown into one of the most significant pallet management and recycling operations in the entire country. Handling over 115 million pallets per year for more than 1,500 customers, PLA operates across more than 76 facilities in 23 states and employs upward of 3,500 team members nationwide. Their service offering spans Pallet Management Services, Third-Party Logistics, Reverse Logistics, and Freight Brokerage and Transportation Management, making them an essential partner in the global supply chain infrastructure that keeps products moving across America and beyond. PLA is a company that is still actively growing, both organically and through acquisition, and they are looking for skilled, motivated individuals to grow right alongside them. PLA and its family of companies is an Equal Opportunity Employer and welcomes qualified applicants from all backgrounds.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct thorough visual and physical inspections of incoming pallets to accurately assess the extent of damage, structural weakness, wear patterns, and overall integrity, making informed decisions about repairability and the correct repair approach for each unit
• Use industrial nail guns and power saws skillfully and safely to remove damaged or broken boards from pallet frames and replace them with quality lumber, restoring each pallet to a structurally sound and supply-chain-safe condition
• Replace boards, reinforce weakened structural areas, and systematically remove and replace nails throughout the repair process, ensuring every rebuilt pallet meets the strict durability and quality standards PLA upholds for their global supply chain customers
• Make accurate and timely decisions about pallet integrity throughout the production process, understanding that the quality and speed of your assessment directly impacts both the safety of the end product and your personal weekly production performance metrics
• Follow all workplace safety procedures without exception and wear all required personal protective equipment throughout every shift, including steel-toed boots and any additional PPE required for tool operation and warehouse floor safety
• Perform routine maintenance checks on assigned tools and equipment, identifying and reporting any issues that could affect safe operation or production efficiency before they escalate into larger problems
• Work collaboratively and constructively with your production teammates to collectively meet daily repair targets and keep the overall facility output on track throughout every shift
• Maintain a consistently clean, organized, and hazard-free work area throughout the shift, supporting the broader safety and operational efficiency of the warehouse floor

Qualifications

What PLA is Looking For:

• A minimum of two years of experience in manual labor, trades work, construction, carpentry, or a closely related hands-on field is required, as this role demands genuine physical competence and confidence with tools from day one
• Demonstrated familiarity with and safe operating experience using tools including industrial nail guns, power saws, and a variety of hand tools relevant to structural repair and assembly work
• Physical capability to stand, walk, bend, stoop, reach, and perform heavy repetitive lifting throughout shifts lasting eight to ten hours, with the ability to repeatedly lift and move pallets and heavy materials as a regular feature of the daily workload
• Strong manual dexterity and tactile sensitivity for accurately assessing pallet condition through physical inspection and for precise tool operation during the repair process
• Good hearing sufficient to understand verbal instructions clearly and to detect safety alarms and warning signals within the warehouse environment throughout each shift
• Excellent vision including close, distance, color, peripheral, and depth perception capability for detailed pallet inspection and safe navigation of the warehouse environment
• Genuine willingness and physical readiness to work in a non-climate controlled warehouse environment that includes exposure to dust, fluctuating temperatures across seasons, and moderate to high noise levels throughout the shift
• Reliable personal transportation to the facility and availability to work overtime when operational demands require additional hours
• A self-motivated, production-focused mindset with the drive to continuously improve your Repairs per Hour output and move through the performance-based pay tiers over time

Benefits and Perks

PLA has constructed one of the most comprehensive and genuinely rewarding benefits packages available in the warehouse and manual labor sector. Here is the complete picture of what comes with joining their pallet repair team:

• Guaranteed base pay of $18.00 per hour with a performance-based pay structure that rewards weekly production output, giving high-performing builders the opportunity to earn up to $28.00 per hour based on their Repairs per Hour metrics
• Daily Pay Option allowing you to access your earned wages before the standard payday, giving you financial flexibility and immediate access to your income when you need it
• Weekly Pay ensuring your earnings arrive consistently and on time every single week without delay
• Three medical plan options through Blue Cross Blue Shield with low weekly premiums starting at $28.75, providing accessible and comprehensive health coverage for you and your eligible dependents
• Health Savings Account with an annual company contribution of up to $750, combined with tax-advantaged personal savings for qualifying medical expenses throughout the year
• 401k retirement savings plan with up to four percent employer match, with eligibility beginning on the first of the month following 90 days of employment and access to a dedicated Financial Wellness Consultant to help you make the most of your retirement savings strategy
• Free basic life insurance and Accidental Death and Dismemberment coverage provided at no cost to the employee from the first day of employment, with supplemental options available for additional coverage
• Vision benefits through Superior Vision by MetLife starting at just $1.46 per week, including $10 eye exams and a $150 frame allowance
• Dental coverage through MetLife starting at $5.76 per week with 100 percent preventive care coverage included
• Prescription drug coverage with low copays starting at $10 for generic medications
• Voluntary Short-Term Disability coverage providing income replacement of up to 60 percent of weekly covered earnings with a maximum benefit of $1,500 per week for non-work-related injury or illness
• Employee Assistance Program providing free and completely confidential professional support for work-related stress, personal grief, legal questions, financial concerns, and more, available whenever you need it
• Paid Time Off for eligible employees providing structured rest and personal time away from work throughout the year
• LifeMart employee discount program through ADP offering savings on everyday purchases as well as larger expenses including travel, electronics, and entertainment
• Dell Employee Purchase Program discounts available for personal technology purchases
• Additional voluntary benefits including MetLife Legal Services, Identity Theft Protection, and Pet Insurance through ASPCA for comprehensive personal and family coverage beyond the standard package

How to Apply

PLA is actively hiring for this full-time Skilled Warehouse Laborer Pallet Repair position and is looking for motivated, hands-on professionals who are ready to hit the floor with the right tools, the right attitude, and the drive to earn at the top of the pay scale through consistent, quality production.

To apply, submit your current resume through Indeed, Glassdoor, Teal, JobTarget, Lensa, Jobilize, or Recruit.net, all of which are currently active and accepting applications for this position. Highlight your relevant manual labor experience, any tool operating background, and your physical readiness for the demands of the role.

If you require assistance or a reasonable accommodation during the application process due to a disability, you are welcome to reach out directly to the PLA hiring team at [email protected] and they will be pleased to provide the support you need without any impact on your application standing.

This is a role where your hands build real things, your effort drives real earnings, and your reliability builds a real career within one of America’s most established supply chain operations. Apply today and bring your skills to a company that has been in the business of building things right since 1989.