Pallet Sorter Quality Inspector- WM in Siloam Springs, Arkansas at PROPAK LOGISTICS LLC

Job Summary:

Reporting to the Supervisor, the Pallet Quality Auditor is responsible for the precise inspection of pallets to ensure they meet customer criteria and standards. This role requires the ability to inspect wooden Chep pallets and other pallets, ensuring they meet quality standards. You must also be able to repeatedly lift a 75lb pallet. If you are a detail-oriented individual with a strong commitment to safety and quality, we encourage you to apply!

Our Story… So FarFounded 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: 3:00 pm to 11:30 pm (Sunday thru Thursday)

Pay Rate: $15.00 an hour

Guaranteed Progression: 50-cent per hour increases at 90 days, 1 year, and annually thereafter for a total of 5 years, reaching the maximum rate at 5 years in this role.

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 Pallet Quality Auditor, your responsibilities will include:

Auditing pallets from repair lines to ensure they meet customer criteria.

Dividing and distributing pallets based on quality criteria and grade of pallet.

Maintaining accurate records on pallets repaired and audit scores.

Adhering to all safety rules and regulations.

Maintaining a clean and orderly work area.

Lifting and moving 75lb wooden Chep pallets to inspect them and move them into their designated areas.

What We're Looking For:

Experience in quality control, inspection, or a related field is preferred.

Strong attention to detail and ability to identify defects and imperfections.

Physical ability to repeatedly lift 75lb wooden Chep pallets.

A deep understanding of quality criteria and grading standards.

Experience maintaining accurate records, either on paper or electronically.

A strong commitment to safety rules and regulations.

High School Diploma or equivalent is 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), with the ability to lift up to 50-75 pounds.

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.

Requires good manual dexterity and visual acuity for inspecting pallets.

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