The GMA Pallet Repair Technician is responsible for inspecting, repairing, and rebuilding pallets with exceptional consistency and attention to detail, ensuring all pallets meet company quality standards. This role performs a variety of assembly-line repair tasks—from identifying and correcting damage, replacing or reinforcing boards, to ensuring all completed pallets are clean, safe, and ready for use. This position plays a critical role in supporting daily production goals and maintaining smooth operations within the facility.
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 more than 1,500 customers. As one of the largest pallet manufacturing and recycling companies in the United States, PLA operates 76+ facilities, employs over 3,500 team members across 23 states, and continues to grow both organically and through acquisition.
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Daily Pay Option – Access your earnings before payday
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Weekly Pay – Get paid on time, every week
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PTO (Paid Time Off)
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Full Benefits: Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance – 3 medical plan options through Blue Cross Blue Shield with low weekly premiums starting at $28.75
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Health Savings Account (HSA) – Company contribution up to $750 annually with tax-advantaged savings
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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.
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Flexible Benefits – Multiple plan options to fit your needs and budget
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Prescription Drug Coverage – Low copays starting at $10 for generic medications
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FREE Life Insurance & AD&D – Basic coverage provided at no cost upon employment
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Vision Benefits – $10 eye exams and $150 frame allowance through Superior Vision by MetLife starting at $1.46 per week
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Dental Coverage – 100% preventive care coverage with MetLife plans starting at $5.76 per week
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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.
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Employee Assistance Program (EAP) – Free and confidential support for work stress, grief, legal/financial issues, and more.
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Additional Voluntary Benefits – MetLife Legal and Identity Theft Services and Pet Insurance with ASPCA.
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LifeMart employee discounts (through ADP) on everyday stuff and larger purchases (travel, electronics, entertainment, and more)
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Dell Employee Purchase Program (EPP) discounts available for personal use.
As a GMA Pallet Repair Technician, your responsibilities will include:
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Inspecting pallets for damage, wear, and structural issues; determining the appropriate level of repair
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Performing repairs with precision to ensure consistent, high-quality results
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Using a variety of hand and power tools to remove, replace, or reinforce pallet boards and components
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Meeting or exceeding daily production targets
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Identifying and understanding the different types and grades of pallets
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Conducting final evaluations of completed pallets to ensure they meet PLA quality standards
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Operating and maintaining hand tools, power tools, and repair equipment
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Inspecting equipment daily to ensure safe and efficient operation
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Adjusting or calibrating equipment settings as required
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Maintaining a clean and safe workstation; following all safety protocols
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Escalating technical or process issues to leadership promptly
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Partnering effectively with facility staff to support smooth operations
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Performing other duties as assigned
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Experience in pallet repair, woodworking, carpentry, or construction preferred
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Knowledge of operating various saws—usage, safety, and basic maintenance preferred
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Ability to work safely with high-powered saws and tools in a fast-paced assembly-line environment
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Strong attention to detail with the ability to detect defects or material inconsistencies
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High School Diploma or equivalent preferred
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Any combination of education and experience will be considered
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Prolonged standing and walking throughout the workday
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Repetitive lifting, pushing, and pulling 75 lbs or more
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Ability to perform physically demanding tasks in a high-energy production environment
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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.
