Job Summary

Join our Omaha team as a Pallet Repair Technician, where your hard work directly impacts your paycheck. In this high-energy role, you will inspect, build, and repair pallets to meet strict quality standards using power tools and hands-on techniques. We are looking for reliable, tool-savvy individuals ready to master the trade and transition into our performance-based pay system

Our story…so far

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.

Compensation: 

• Training Pay: $15.00/hour
• Post-Training: You will earn either $15.00/hour or a piece rate — whichever is higher.
  Top performers can earn up to $29/hour, based on individual production performance.

Here's What We Offer:

• Builder Incentive Program – compensation based on performance
• 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 We're Looking For

• Preferred: Manual labor experience in construction, warehousing, carpentry, woodworking, or other physically demanding roles
• Familiarity with tools such as nail guns, power saws, and/or hand tools preferred but not required
• Strong physical stamina with the ability to stand, bend, and lift for 8 to 10 hours
• Comfortable working with heavy wooden pallets – our standard Chep pallets weigh 75 lbs
• Willingness to work in a non-climate-controlled warehouse environment (dust, noise, changing temperatures)
• Strong work ethic, reliability, and commitment to quality
• Ability to work safely in a fast-paced production environment
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to detect defects or material inconsistencies
• Willingness to learn and take direction from experienced builders and supervisors
• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred
• Any combination of education and experience will be considered

What You’ll Be Doing

As a Builder, your responsibilities include:

• Repairing and rebuilding pallets to meet customer specifications and quality standards
• Inspecting and sorting pallets by condition and type prior to repair
• Using hand tools and nail guns to remove, replace, and secure pallet boards
• Operating safely and complying with all PPE and safety procedures
• Maintaining a clean, organized work area and assisting with housekeeping tasks
• Collaborating with team members to meet or exceed daily production goals
• Following direction and adapting to changes in work assignments or schedules based on business needs
• Reporting equipment malfunctions or safety concerns immediately to leadership
• Demonstrating consistent attendance, teamwork, and professionalism

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to stand, walk, bend, stoop, reach, and lift for extended periods throughout the shift.
• Repeatedly lift and move pallets and materials, including the consistent ability to lift up to 75lbs.
• Requires good manual dexterity and tactile sensitivity for inspecting pallet condition.
• Ability to hear and understand verbal instructions and safety alarms in a warehouse environment.
• Excellent vision (including close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus) for inspecting pallets and observing surroundings for safety.

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 [email protected]. The company is pleased to provide such assistance, and no applicant will be penalized because of such a request.