Manufacturing Associate – Reman Pallet Builder

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

Posted 10/14/2026full-timeJacksonville • Florida • United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $15 - $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 woodworking tools while adhering to safety standards and quality control measures. Capable of effectively communicating with team members and managing production quotas in a fast-paced environment.

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Woodworking Tool OperationPallet ConstructionQuality Control InspectionSafety ComplianceProblem Solving

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Hard Skills

Pallet BuildingPallet RepairWeldingCarpentryConstructionLumberingManual Tool OperationElectric Tool OperationPneumatic Tool OperationAir-Driven Tool Operation

Soft Skills

Attention to DetailEffective CommunicationCommitment to QualityAdaptabilityTeam Collaboration

Tools & Technologies

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)Safety ShoesEye ProtectionEar Protection

Certifications & Qualifications

High School Degree or GEDCraft Apprenticeship (Preferred)

Industry Keywords

Production QuotasInventory ControlQuality StandardsExtreme ConditionsSafety Rules and Regulations

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
Communicate with Production Supervisors, Assistant Plant Manager, and Plant Manager
Examine repaired products to verify conformance to quality standards
Maintain a clean and safe working environment
Build the required number of pallets after training
Repair the required number of pallets 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

Requirements

What you’ll need

High school degree or GED required
Completion of a craft apprenticeship preferred
Requires quick hands, attention to detail, 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 a variety of 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 elements, 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, including eye protection, mandatory ear protection at several locations, and safety shoes
Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, and color vision
Must have a 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