Position Summary
The Pallet Builder / Assembler is responsible for efficiently and safely assembling wooden pallets according to company specifications and customer requirements. This position involves operating pneumatic and/or power tools, handling lumber and pallets, inspecting finished products, and maintaining a clean and organized work area.
The ideal candidate is dependable, safety-conscious, physically capable of performing repetitive production work, and able to maintain consistent quality and productivity throughout the workday.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Build and assemble wooden pallets according to established specifications, drawings, and customer requirements.
- Operate pneumatic nail guns, saws, staplers, nailers, and other production tools safely and properly.
- Select and position lumber components accurately before fastening.
- Inspect lumber and pallet components for defects, damage, or unacceptable material.
- Ensure pallets are assembled correctly and meet required quality standards.
- Maintain consistent production rates while minimizing material waste.
- Stack completed pallets safely and efficiently in designated areas.
- Sort and organize lumber, pallet components, and finished pallets.
- Identify and report damaged tools, equipment, lumber, or production problems to the supervisor.
- Perform basic quality-control inspections throughout the production process.
- Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area.
- Follow all company safety procedures, including proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE).
- Follow instructions regarding pallet dimensions, grades, construction, and customer specifications.
- Assist with loading, unloading, moving, and staging pallets and lumber as needed.
- Work cooperatively with other production employees and supervisors.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Physical Requirements
This position requires frequent physical activity, including:
- Standing and walking for extended periods.
- Repeated bending, reaching, lifting, and twisting.
- Handling lumber and pallet components throughout the workday.
- Lifting and carrying materials weighing approximately 50 pounds or more, depending on the job assignment.
- Repetitive use of hands, wrists, arms, and shoulders.
- Working in a manufacturing environment that may include noise, dust, changing temperatures, and sawdust.
Employees must be able to safely perform the physical requirements of the position with or without reasonable accommodation.