Skilled Construction Laborer Ryder is immediately hiring permanent full-time Skilled Construction Laborers to ensure expert craftsmanship at our warehouse manufacturing facility in Houston, Texas. Walk-In Hiring Event Address: 225 Portwall St Suite 200 Houston, TX Dates/Times: Tuesday, August 12th from 10:00 am - 1:00 pm AND 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm Wednesday, August 13th from 10:00 am - 1:00 pm. Please wear steel-toe/work boots to your interview. Apply to speak to a recruiter! Manufacturing and Construction positions pay Weekly + Hourly Pay $15.00 per hour during training + Additional Pay: $0.50 piece rate will apply in place of the hourly rate after training is completed + Schedule: Second Shift Monday-Friday 4:00 pm - 12:30 am. Apply Here with Ryder Today. We want the right Manufacturing Employee to join us at Ryder and work with State of the Art Equipment in the Safest Environment. Products Being Handled: Pallets. Equipment: Hammer, Prybar and Power Tools such as: Nail Gun, Grinder, Saw. Roles And Responsibilities For Pallet Repair Operators Will use a pneumatic nail gun, powered saw, and other powered/hand tools to repair or assemble pallets. You will be placing pallets on repair table, removing defective boards, replacing with new boards and securing boards into place. Work requires operator to stand for long periods of time (8-10 hours) and lifting up to 75 pounds throughout entire shift. Please Apply Online Today or Text "Houston Pallet" to 904-932-1042. Various construction, building, carpentry, manufacturing, warehouse, Skilled and Semi-Skilled Labor roles at Ryder support distribution across the US. Apply Here with Ryder Today. We have all the benefits other Manufacturing & Distribution Facilities offer WITHOUT the WAIT! On the Job Paid Training + Medical, Dental, Vision, 401 K etc. Start at 30 Days + Paid Time Off + 401 K offers a company match + HIGH VALUED Stock at 15 % Employee Discount + Employee Discounts that save you money on Tools, Cars, Hotels, Electronics/Appliances, Cell Phones, Travel, and much more + Safety Gear PROVIDED + Safety is Always the First Priority + State of the Art Equipment and Caring Leadership. Requirements High school diploma or equivalent preferred + 0 to 1 year in carpentry or construction background preferred + Ability to comprehend basic math + Ability to operate power tools in a safe manner + Must be able to follow repair process + Must be able to twist, stoop, squat, reach above shoulder level and crouch on a frequent basis + Must be able to use proper techniques to lift a minimum of 75 lbs + Capable of standing and walking for extended periods of time (at least 2 hours straight, four times in an 8-hour day) + Able to use hands and feet simultaneously and perform repetitive movements. Important Note: Some positions require additional screening that may include employment and education verification; motor vehicle records check and a road test; and/or badging or background requirements of the customer to which you are assigned. Responsibilities Safely and securely repair pallets at a rate that meets company standards and in a manner that meets company safety standards + Operate a pry bar to detach damaged boards from the pallets + Operate a hammer, grinder and a saw to remove existing nails and use a 25 lb nail gun to nail together the components + Manually lift 70 lb pallets from a stack to a repair table + Pallet must meet and pass CHEP's quality control audit + Maintain a clean, neat, and orderly work area + Conduct operations in a manner which promotes safety + Comply with OSHA and MSDS Standards + Must wear all safety equipment while repairing pallets + Performs other duties as required. Ryder is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and Drug Free workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with disability.