Warehouse General Labor - Material Handler - 1st Shift

Job Description

Job Description

Job Summary:

We are seeking a reliable and hardworking Material Handler I to join our warehouse operations team. In this entry-level role, you'll play an essential part in keeping our pallet manufacturing facility running smoothly by handling a variety of warehouse tasks including moving materials, organizing stock, and maintaining a clean and safe work environment. This position offers hands-on experience in a fast-paced warehouse setting where safety, teamwork, and attention to detail are valued.

Work Schedule:

• 1st Shift: 5:00 am to 1:30 pm (Monday thru Friday)

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 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.

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 discount s (through ADP) on everyday stuff and larger purchases.
• Dell Employee Purchase Program (EPP) discounts available for personal use.

What You'll Be Doing:

• Ensure the safe manual movement of products, pallets, or merchandise throughout the facility.
• Review products and materials to ensure they are placed in the correct designated areas.
• Maintain a clean work environment by sweeping debris and assisting with general warehouse sanitation.
• Perform all other duties as assigned to support and improve the overall team operations.
• Understand that reporting relationships, work assignments, and work schedules are subject to change to meet company needs and business requirements.
• Maintain consistent and reliable attendance, as it is an essential function of this job.

What We're Looking For:

• A background in manual labor or a physically demanding field like warehouse work, construction, or landscaping is preferred.
• The physical capability to lift up to 50 lbs regularly and handle heavy materials throughout an 8 to 10-hour shift is ideal.
• Maintaining the stamina to stand, walk, bend, and stoop for the entire duration of a shift in a warehouse environment is a key part of the role.
• We are looking for a collaborative team player who is willing to take direction and switch between tasks like cleaning or moving inventory as needed.
• Consistent reliability, punctuality, and a commitment to showing up ready to work are highly valued.
• A strong commitment to following all safety rules and procedures, including the consistent use of required PPE, is expected.
• Candidates are required to be at least 18 years of age due to the presence of heavy machinery.
• A high school diploma or GED is preferred for this role.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to stand, walk, bend, stoop, reach, and lift for extended periods throughout the shift.
• Capable of repeatedly lifting and moving pallets and materials, which may be heavy.
• Requires good manual dexterity and tactile sensitivity for inspecting pallet condition.
• Ability to hear and understand verbal instructions and safety alarms in a warehouse environment.
• Excellent vision (including close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus) for inspecting pallets and observing surroundings for safety.

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 [email protected]. The company is pleased to provide such assistance, and no applicant will be penalized because of such a request.