Manufacturing Associate – Pallet Builder/Repair

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. Build and repair wooden pallets from freshly cut or recycled wood daily .

Posted 10/26/2026full-timeHammond • Louisiana • United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $15 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in building and repairing wooden pallets while adhering to safety procedures and quality standards. Capable of working in extreme conditions and lifting heavy materials consistently.

Highest-signal resume keywords

High School Diploma Or GEDPallet ConstructionAttention To DetailAbility To Lift 75 PoundsPersonal Protective Equipment (PPE)

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Hard Skills

WoodworkingNail Gun OperationPallet StackingQuality ControlCarpentryWarehouse ExperienceConstruction ExperienceLandscaping ExperienceRoofing ExperienceLifting Techniques

Soft Skills

Effective CommunicationCommitment To QualityGood Sense Of BalanceEye-Hand-Foot Coordination

Industry Keywords

Safety ProceduresExtreme ConditionsWarehouse OperationsLumber HandlingConstruction Practices

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Build and repair wooden pallets from freshly cut or recycled wood daily
Receive wood from saw shop and piece together with nail gun along set stringers
Stack finished product by hand for forklift operators to move to appropriate areas
Follow company safety procedures to ensure safety for yourself and others
Achieve high quality standards while maintaining high volume of finished goods
Work in conditions involving elements, heat, cold, air particulate, and varying noise levels

Requirements

What you’ll need

High School Diploma or GED
Ability to lift wooden pallets which weigh about 50 lbs. on a regular basis
Previous lumber, warehouse, construction, carpentry, landscaping, roofing, experience highly preferred
Quick hands, attention to detail, commitment to quality
Ability to communicate effectively
Ability to work overtime as needed
Ability to work in extreme conditions including heat, cold, and air particulate
Repetitively lift up to 75 pounds and adjust body position to bend, stoop, walk, turn, pivot, and stand for entire shifts of varying lengths in time
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is required: eye protection, ear protection mandatory at several locations, and safety shoes
Close vision, distance vision, and color vision
Good sense of balance and good 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