Warehouse General Labor Pallet Sorter

As a Pallet Sorter you will play a crucial role in our warehouse operations by manually inspecting and sorting pallets based on specific type and condition criteria. Your precision in identifying damaged or incorrect pallets along with your commitment to safety and efficiency will be vital to meeting our production goals. If you are detail-oriented comfortable with repetitive physical tasks and thrive in a team environment we encourage you to apply!

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 1500 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.

Pay Rate: $16.75 per hour to start

• 90 day - 50 - Cent progression
• 1 year - 50 cent progression
• Annually 50 cent progression

Heres What We Offer:

• 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 $25.22

• Health Savings Account (HSA) Company contribution up to $750 annually with tax-advantaged savings

• 401(k) with Company Match

• 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

• Dental Coverage 100% preventive care coverage with MetLife plans starting at $5.39 per week

• Voluntary Benefits Additional life insurance and short-term disability options available

What Youll Be Doing:

Reporting to the Supervisor the Pallet Sorter is responsible for ensuring pallets meet PLA standards and production goals. Your responsibilities will include:

• Safely removing lodged or adjacent debris from incoming pallets.

• Manually sorting pallets by hand in a neat and orderly fashion based on type criteria (e.g. color manufacturer) and condition criteria (e.g. amount/extent of damaged or missing boards raised or exposed nails missing blocks).

• Inspecting pallets thoroughly while sorting to ensure all quality criteria are met.

• Maintaining a clean and orderly work area throughout the shift.

• Maintaining an established rate per hour to ensure productivity efficiency and safety.

• Maintaining safe working conditions by following guidelines and procedures for handling all related equipment and material.

• Complying with all PLA policies and procedures as well as federal and state safety rules.

• Assisting with other duties as assigned to support and improve overall team operations.

• Adjusting as needed to new reporting relationships work assignments or work schedules to meet company needs and business requirements.

• Cooperating and work well with team members and management maintaining clear and open communications at all times.

• Consistent and reliable attendance at work is an essential function of this job.

What Were Looking For:

• Strong attention to detail and ability to identify defects and specific criteria in pallets.

• Ability to perform repetitive physical tasks accurately and efficiently.

• Commitment to maintaining a clean organized and safe workspace.

• Experience in a fast-paced environment with ability to meet production rates.

• Reliable and punctual with a strong work ethic.

• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.

• Good communication skills and ability to cooperate with colleagues and management.

• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to stand walk bend stoop reach and lift for extended periods throughout the shift.

• Capable of repeatedly lifting and moving pallets and materials which may be heavy.

• 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 Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to age race color religion sex national origin sexual orientation disability or veteran status. If you need assistance or an accommodation during the application process because of a disability it is available upon request by contacting The company is pleased to provide such assistance and no applicant will be penalized as a result of such a request. Furthermore our dedication to diversity equity and inclusion is articulated in our public commitment to fostering a culture where everyone feels welcome and can thrive. We are deeply invested in attracting retaining and promoting diverse talent across our company.

If you need assistance or accommodation during the application process because of a disability it is available upon request by contacting The company is pleased to provide such assistance and no applicant will be penalized because of such a request.