Utility

Warehouse Utility I

The Warehouse Utility I is a versatile General Laborer responsible for supporting various departments to meet their goals while operating with incredible consistency and detail, adapting to changing needs. This role will perform an array of production and operational tasks, from pallet repairs and sorting, loading and unloading trailers, to facility maintenance, based on the daily needs of the location.

Founded in 1989 and headquartered in Dallas, Texas, PLA is a national supply chain solutions provider offering Pallet Management Services, 3PL Services, Reverse Logistics Services, and Freight Brokerage & Transportation Management Services, handling over 115 million pallets per year for over 1,500 customers. Now one of the largest pallet manufacturing and recycling companies in the United States, PLA has over 76 facilities, employing upwards of 3500 employees across 23 states, and is still looking for opportunities for growth, both organically and through acquisition.

Here's What We Offer

• Daily Pay Option Access your earnings before payday
• Weekly Pay Get paid on time, every week
• PTO (Paid Time Off)
• Full Benefits: Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance 3 medical plan options through Blue Cross Blue Shield with low weekly premiums starting at $28.75
• Health Savings Account (HSA) Company contribution up to $750 annually with tax-advantaged savings
• 401(k) retirement plan featuring up to a 4% employer match, eligibility the first of the month after 90 days, and access to a Financial Wellness Consultant.
• Flexible Benefits Multiple plan options to fit your needs and budget
• Prescription Drug Coverage Low copays starting at $10 for generic medications
• FREE Life Insurance & AD&D Basic coverage provided at no cost upon employment
• Vision Benefits $10 eye exams and $150 frame allowance through Superior Vision by MetLife starting at $1.46 per week
• Dental Coverage 100% preventive care coverage with MetLife plans starting at $5.76 per week
• Voluntary Short-Term Disability (STD) Income replacement up to 60% of weekly covered earnings (max $1,500 weekly) for a non-work-related injury or illness.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Free and confidential support for work stress, grief, legal/financial issues, and more.
• Additional Voluntary Benefits MetLife Legal and Identity Theft Services and Pet Insurance with ASPCA.
• LifeMart employee discounts (through ADP) on everyday stuff and larger purchases (travel, electronics, entertainment, and more)
• Dell Employee Purchase Program (EPP) discounts available for personal use.

What You'll Be Doing:

As a Warehouse Utility I, your responsibilities will include:

• Performing a variety of duties throughout the facility by adapting to different work environments and departments, supporting overall objectives.
• Assisting in the operation of pallet production based on daily needs.
• Partnering with warehouse, transportation, and other supervisors to complete tasks assigned within their departments.
• Identifying and understanding types and grades of pallets.
• Delivering on or exceeding the daily production requirements when needed.
• Operating and maintaining multiple forms of hand and power tools, and equipment.
• Maintaining a clean workspace, reducing accidents, and ensuring compliance.
• Escalating technical and process issues to leadership.
• Fostering exceptional and collaborative partnerships with facility staff.
• Performing other duties as assigned.

What We're Looking For:

• Experience in a warehouse or production environment is preferred, but not required.
• Strong adaptability and willingness to learn new skills and tasks.
• A proactive, hands-on approach to work and problem-solving.
• Ability to use and maintain hand and power tools safely.
• Commitment to maintaining a clean and safe workspace.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work cooperatively with supervisors and team members.
• High attention to detail for various production and maintenance tasks.
• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to stand, walk, bend, stoop, reach, and perform repetitive physical tasks throughout the shift.
• Ability to safely lift, move, push, or carry materials as required by the role and site operations, which may include pallets, lumber, or other warehouse materials.
• Comfortable performing manual labor in a fast-paced warehouse environment.
• Ability to use hand tools, power tools, and basic warehouse equipment with good manual dexterity and coordination.
• Comfortable working in conditions that may include varying temperatures, dust, noise, and moving equipment.
• Ability to hear verbal instructions, safety signals, alarms, and equipment sounds in an active warehouse setting.
• Vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus to safely perform tasks and navigate the workspace.
• Ability to remain alert and safety-focused while working around machinery, forklifts, and material handling operations.

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.