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Material Handler II

The Material Handler II plays a key role in the daily operations of the warehouse. Reporting to the Supervisor, you will be responsible for the sortation, movement, placement, and overall condition of materials, including pallets, totes, and merchandise. This position requires strong attention to detail and the ability to perform minor repairs to ensure products meet quality standards before shipment.

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.

Work Schedule

2nd Shift: 4:00 pm to 12:30 am (Sunday thru Thursday)

Pay Rate

18.00 an hour

90 day - 50 - Cent progression

1 year - 50 cent progression

Annually 50 cent progression

Here's 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 You'll Be Doing

As a Material Handler II, your responsibilities will include:

• Ensuring safe movement of products, which can include pallets, totes, or merchandise.
• Reviewing products or merchandise to ensure proper placement.
• Preparing pallets or totes for shipment.
• Performing minor repairs on pallets or totes, which might include pressure washing, manual drying, removing loose wood, residue, adhesive from stickers, buffing, or cutting foreign materials.
• Performing sortation, inventory, and quality inspections as required by the location.
• Performing all other duties as assigned to support and improve the overall team operations.
• Adjusting to new work assignments and schedules to meet company needs and business requirements.
• Consistent and reliable attendance at work is an essential function of this job.

What We're Looking For

• Experience in a warehouse or production environment is preferred.
• Strong attention to detail for reviewing product and performing quality inspections.
• Mechanical aptitude for performing minor repairs and using various tools.
• Ability to follow safety procedures for moving products and working with equipment.
• Reliability and a strong work ethic.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team.

Physical Requirements

• This is a physically demanding role that requires constant standing, walking, bending, and stooping.
• You must be able to lift and move materials, which may be heavy, repeatedly throughout the workday.
• Requires good manual dexterity and physical stamina for tasks such as minor repairs and manual drying.
• Ability to hear and understand verbal instructions and safety alarms in a warehouse environment.

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 Hiring@Propak.com. The company is pleased to provide such assistance, and no applicant will be penalized because of such a request.