GMA Pallet Repair Technician

GMA Pallet Repair Technician

The GMA Pallet Repair Technician is responsible for inspecting, repairing, and rebuilding pallets with exceptional consistency and attention to detail, ensuring all pallets meet the company's quality standards. This role performs a variety of assembly-line repair tasks, from identifying and correcting damage, replacing or reinforcing boards, to ensuring all completed pallets are clean, safe, and ready for use. This position plays a key role in supporting daily production goals and maintaining smooth operations within the facility.

As a GMA Pallet Repair Technician, your responsibilities will include:

• Inspect pallets for damage, wear, and structural issues; determine the appropriate level of repair • Perform precise repairs to ensure consistent, high-quality results • Use a variety of hand tools and power tools to remove, replace, or reinforce pallet boards and components • Meet or exceed daily production goals • Identify and understand different pallet types and grades • Conduct final evaluations of completed pallets to ensure they meet PLA quality standards • Operate and maintain hand tools, power tools, and repair equipment • Perform daily equipment inspections to ensure safe and efficient operation • Adjust or calibrate equipment settings as needed • Maintain a clean and safe work station while following all safety protocols • Escalate technical or process issues to leadership in a timely manner • Collaborate effectively with facility staff to support smooth operations • Perform other duties as assigned

What We're Looking For:

• Experience in pallet repair, carpentry, woodworking, or construction preferred • Knowledge of operating various saws — including proper use, safety, and basic maintenance preferred • Ability to work safely with high-powered saws and tools in a fast-paced assembly-line environment • Strong attention to detail with the ability to identify defects or inconsistencies in materials • High school diploma or equivalent preferred • Any combination of education and relevant experience will be considered

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods throughout the workday • Frequent lifting, pushing, and pulling of 75 pounds or more • Ability to perform physically demanding tasks in a high-energy production environment

Work Environment:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee will primarily work in a warehouse environment. This may include exposure to dust, fluctuating temperatures (hot and cold), and moderate to high noise levels. Steel-toed boots and other personal protective equipment (PPE) will be required.

PLA and its Family of Companies is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

If you need assistance or accommodation during the application process because of a disability, it is available upon request by contacting View email address on click.appcast.io. The company is pleased to provide such assistance, and no applicant will be penalized because of such a request.