Manufacturing Associate – Pallet Builder

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. Build wooden pallets from recycled materials, deconstructed pallets, and/or lumber .

Posted 9/24/2026full-timeAtlanta • United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $14 - $25 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in building and repairing wooden pallets using various tools and methods while adhering to safety standards and quality control measures. Capable of effectively communicating with team members and managing physical demands of the role.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Woodworking Tool OperationPallet Repair and ConstructionQuality Control InspectionSafety CompliancePhysical Stamina and Strength

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Hard Skills

Pallet ConstructionPallet RepairQuality Standards VerificationProblem SolvingTool Operation

Soft Skills

Attention to DetailEffective CommunicationCommitment to Quality

Tools & Technologies

Air-Driven ToolsElectric ToolsPneumatic ToolsManual Tools

Certifications & Qualifications

High School Degree or GEDCraft Apprenticeship (Preferred)

Industry Keywords

WoodworkingLumberingConstructionCarpentryWelding

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Build wooden pallets from recycled materials, deconstructed pallets, and/or lumber
Repair damaged pallets and return them to service-ready condition
Consolidate and ship repaired pallets back to customers
Utilize appropriate tools and methods to repair pallets
Examine repaired products to verify conformance to quality standards
Maintain a clean and safe working environment
Build and repair assigned pallet quantities after training
Work safely without constant supervision to achieve production quotas
Stack pallets or materials correctly according to inventory control instructions
Check loads to ensure they are secure
Communicate with Production Supervisors, Assistant Plant Manager, and Plant Manager

Requirements

What you’ll need

High school degree or GED required
Completion of a craft apprenticeship preferred
Quick hands, attention to detail, and commitment to quality
Observance of all safety rules and regulations
Ability to communicate effectively
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where standardized requirements exist
Ability to interpret instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form
Demonstrated experience safely operating air-driven, electric, pneumatic, and manual woodworking tools
Previous experience in welding, lumbering, construction, carpentry, or roofing is strongly preferred
Ability to work in extreme conditions including heat, cold, and air particulate
Ability to repetitively lift up to 75 pounds and bend, stoop, walk, turn, pivot, and stand for entire shifts
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is required, including eye protection, ear protection at several locations, and safety shoes
Close, distance, and color vision
Good sense of balance and eye-hand-foot coordination

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive Pay
Holiday Pay
Daily Pay – Access to your earned wages before payday!
Referral Bonuses
Long-Term Career Advancement
Paid Time Off
Medical, Dental, Vision, Basic Life, AD&D, and Short-Term & Long-Term Disability insurance for Eligible Full Time Employees
401(k) Retirement Plan
Great Team Environment