Pallet Sorting / Material Handling Associate

Overview

Join our dynamic warehouse team as a Pallet Sorting / Material Handling Associate and become a vital part of our efficient operations! In this energetic role, you will be responsible for accurately sorting pallets, handling materials, and ensuring smooth warehouse flow.

Your attention to detail and safety awareness will help us maintain high standards of productivity and organization. This position offers an engaging environment where your skills in warehouse distribution, heavy equipment operation, and inventory management will shine. If you’re motivated to work in a fast-paced setting and enjoy physical activity, this is the perfect opportunity to grow your career!

Staffing and Schedule

• First Shift: 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM | 2 Associates
• Second Shift: 4:00 PM – 12:30 AM | 2 Associates
• Total Staffing: 4 Associates

Primary Responsibilities

Pallet Inspection and Sorting

• Inspect and classify wooden pallets according to established quality standards.
• Identify acceptable Level B pallets and separate damaged, defective, or unacceptable pallets.
• Identify CHEP (blue) pallets and remove them from circulation for placement in the designated trailer.
• Ensure pallets are free of debris and meet requirements before returning them to circulation.
• Maintain separation between good, bad, and staged pallets.

Material Handling Equipment (MHE) Operation

• Safely operate approved MHE to transport, stage, and organize pallets throughout designated work areas.
• Move pallets between sorting, storage, and shipping locations as required.
• Perform documented pre-use equipment inspections and report mechanical or safety concerns.
• Follow all equipment operating procedures, pedestrian safety requirements, and material handling protocols.

Pallet Inventory and Organization

• Maintain adequate good wood inventory to support shipping operations, with a current minimum inventory expectation of 2,600 pallets.
• Replenish designated shipping corrals with acceptable pallets.
• Organize the pallet area according to designated layout:
• Left section: Good pallets.
• Middle section: Staged pallets.
• Right section: Bad pallets.
• Ensure bad pallets are transferred to the designated holding area.
• Maintain organized pallet stacks and prevent unnecessary accumulation.

Pallet Storage and Staging

• Stage pallets only in approved locations.
• Maintain safe access to aisles, equipment travel paths, and designated work areas.

Operational Reporting and Communication

• Assist with tracking bad wood trailers departing the facility.
• Communicate low good wood inventory levels to FMC leadership for replenishment coordination.
• Report damaged pallets, inventory concerns, equipment issues, and operational delays.
• Communicate outstanding work and inventory conditions during shift transitions.

Safety and Housekeeping

• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe pallet sorting area.
• Remove loose debris and pallet-related hazards from designated work areas.
• Follow all safety policies, including PPE and MHE operating requirements.
• Immediately report unsafe equipment, damaged pallets, and hazardous conditions.

Required Qualifications

• Previous experience operating material handling equipment (MHE) is mandatory.
• Prior warehouse, distribution center, or material handling experience.
• Ability to identify damaged pallets and follow established quality classification standards.
• Experience safely transporting and staging palletized materials.
• Ability to perform repetitive physical tasks, including handling and sorting wooden pallets.
• Strong attention to safety, organization, and productivity.
• Ability to work independently and follow established operating procedures.

All associates must complete required site-specific MHE training and authorization before operating equipment.

Scope Clarification

FMC's responsibility is limited to pallet sorting, staging, organization, and associated material handling activities. Associates will not be responsible for repairing or rebuilding damaged pallets. These positions will be dedicated to the pallet operation and managed separately from our existing sanitation workforce.

Pay: From $17.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40.0 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person