Skilled Warehouse Worker – Bandsaw Operator PR

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1770 S Foster Rd
San Antonio TX 78220

Job Summary:

The Bandsaw Pallet Repair Technician (PR) is responsible for dismantling pallets and processing reusable components using bandsaw and production equipment in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. This role requires strong attention to detail consistency and a commitment to safety and quality standards. You will identify damaged pallets break them down and sort usable versus unusable materials to support efficient pallet repair and rebuild operations.

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.

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 $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 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.
• Dell Employee Purchase Program (EPP) discounts available for personal use.

What Youll Be Doing

• Dismantle pallets using industrial bandsaws and multiple types of pallet breakdown equipment to meet quality and production expectations.
• Partner with team members to operate production equipment precisely and consistently to ensure high-quality output.
• Perform daily inspections of bandsaw and related equipment to ensure safe efficient operation.
• Adjust and control equipment settings as needed for different pallet types and materials.
• Evaluate pallet components to determine usability and ensure they meet PLA quality standards.
• Stack sort and store reusable materials in designated areas and properly dispose of unusable components.
• Maintain established production rates while meeting safety and quality goals.
• Keep your workspace clean orderly and compliant with safety protocols to reduce accidents.
• Escalate technical safety or process issues to leadership immediately.
• Follow all company policies and procedures including federal and state safety regulations.

What Were Looking For

• Previous experience in pallet repair woodworking construction lumber processing or a similar hands-on role (preferred but not required).
• Knowledge of operating industrial bandsaws and other mechanical saws including basic use and maintenance (preferred).
• Ability to work with high-powered saws and production machinery in a fast-paced assembly line environment while meeting or exceeding daily goals and deadlines.
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to identify defects imperfections and quality issues in pallet components.
• Commitment to operating tools and equipment safely and following all safety rules and protocols.
• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred; any combination of education and relevant experience will be considered.
• Ability to work cooperatively with others on a production team.

Other Physical Requirements

• Vision: Requires adequate near vision distance vision color vision peripheral vision and depth perception to safely perform job duties identify pallet defects operate tools read labels and recognize workplace hazards.
• Sense of Sound: Ability to hear horns alarms machinery and verbal instructions in a potentially noisy warehouse environment.
• Sense of Touch: Ability to use hands and fingers effectively to handle tools fasteners materials and equipment with precision and control.
• Personal Protective Equipment (PPE): Ability to consistently wear required PPE including steel-toe shoes safety glasses and gloves throughout the workday.

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.