Pallet Sorting Machine Operator 3rd Shift RAD
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Job Location:
Oklahoma City, OK - USA
Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
13 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Job Summary:
Were looking for a diligent and safety-focused Machine Operator to join our team. As a Machine Operator youll be responsible for the safe and efficient operation and maintenance of your assigned machinery playing a crucial role in our production process. If youre detail-oriented comfortable with machinery and committed to safety 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.
About the Division
PLA - Supply Chain Services a member of the PLA Family of Companies is a leading provider of comprehensive supply chain services revolutionizing the way businesses manage their supply chains. With our expertise and state-of-the-art facilities we ensure efficient and seamless operations from start to finish.
Heres What We Offer:
- Daily Pay Option Access your earned wages 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) 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 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 $1500 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.
What Youll Be Doing:
As a Machine Operator your primary responsibilities will include:
- Safely operating assigned equipment in accordance with all company policies and procedures.
- Performing routine checks and basic maintenance on machinery as required.
- Immediately reporting any equipment problems or malfunctions to the appropriate authority.
- Ensuring the productive sortation of pallets through the machine.
- Maintaining a clean organized and safe workspace around your machine.
- Following all safety policies and procedures diligently.
- Adapting to new schedules or tasks based on operational needs.
What Were Looking For:
- Experience as a Machine Operator preferred.
- Strong commitment to safety protocols and procedures.
- Ability to understand and follow operational guidelines for machinery.
- Problem-solving skills for identifying and reporting machine issues.
- Must be at least 18 years old.
- High School diploma or GED preferred.
Physical Requirements:
- Ability to stand walk bend stoop and lift for extended periods.
- Capable of lifting and moving materials regularly throughout the shift (e.g. lumber pallets).
- Requires good manual dexterity and tactile sensitivity for operating tools handling materials and inspecting pallet quality.
- Ability to hear and understand verbal instructions machinery sounds and safety alarms in a noisy environment.
- Excellent vision (including close vision distance vision color vision peripheral vision depth perception and ability to adjust focus) for detailed work reading measurements identifying defects and operating machinery safely.
Work Environment:
While performing the duties of this job the employee will primarily work in a manufacturing or production environment. This may include exposure to wood dust sawdust moderate to high noise levels and varying temperatures. 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 The company is pleased to provide such assistance and no applicant will be penalized because of such a request.
Key Skills
- Forklift
- Calipers
- Basic Math
- Math
- Mechanical Knowledge
- Stamping Press
- Plastics Blow Molding
- Micrometer
- Plastics Extrusion
- Plastics Injection Molding
- Sewing
- Manufacturing
