Skilled Warehouse Pallet Painter

Job Summary:

As a Pallet Painter , you’ll play a key role in restoring and finishing pallets to meet customer quality standards. In this fast-paced warehouse environment, you’ll operate paint equipment, mix paint accurately, and ensure pallets — including CHEP pallets — meet strict quality specifications. If you enjoy physical work, take pride in quality, and want to be part of a hardworking team, this is the opportunity for you.

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 3,500 employees across 23 states, and is still looking for opportunities for growth, both organically and through acquisition.

Pay Rate:

• Range: $19.00 - $22.00 per hour
• Starting Pay: $19.00 per 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 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

• Paint pallets as part of the overall quality repair and finishing process
• Operate and maintain pallet painting equipment to ensure consistent application
• Mix paint accurately using basic math skills to meet required specifications
• Ensure CHEP and other customer pallets meet quality and compliance standards
• Inspect finished pallets to confirm proper coverage and finish
• Follow all safety procedures when working with paint and equipment
• Maintain a clean and organized work area
• Support overall warehouse and pallet operations as needed
• Communicate effectively with supervisors and team members
• Maintain reliable attendance — attendance is an essential function of this position
• Perform all other duties as assigned to support business needs
• Reporting relationships, work assignments, and schedules may change to meet operational needs.

What We’re Looking For

• Strong work ethic and accountability
• Reliable and dependable with consistent attendance
• Ability to communicate effectively with supervisors and team members
• Safety-focused mindset
• Ability to follow instructions and work independently or as part of a team
• Basic math skills (ability to mix paint correctly)
• Willingness to learn — no prior painting experience required
• High School Diploma or GED preferred

Physical Requirements:

This position requires the ability to perform a variety of physical tasks in a warehouse environment:

• Stand, walk, bend, stoop, reach, and lift for extended periods throughout the shift.
• Repeatedly lift and move heavy materials, including wooden pallets weighing up to 75 pounds.
• Demonstrate good manual dexterity for sorting, processing, and handling materials efficiently.
• Hear and understand verbal instructions, safety alarms, and other sounds in an active warehouse environment.
• Maintain clear vision for inspecting materials and observing surroundings to ensure safety.
• Work safely in an industrial setting where paint fumes are present (PPE provided).
• Successfully pass respirator health screening and fit testing as required.
• Be in reasonably fit condition to climb tank ladders and access lower-level sump areas in waste treatment or related zones.

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.