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Job Summary:
As a Pallet Sorter, you will play a crucial role in our warehouse operations by manually inspecting and sorting pallets based on specific type and condition criteria. Your precision in identifying damaged or incorrect pallets, along with your commitment to safety and efficiency, will be vital to meeting our production goals. If you are detail-oriented, comfortable with repetitive physical tasks, and thrive in a team environment, we encourage you to apply!
Pay Rate: $19.50 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:
Reporting to the Supervisor, the Pallet Sorter is responsible for ensuring pallets meet PLA standards and production goals. Your responsibilities will include:
- Safely removing lodged or adjacent debris from incoming pallets.
- Manually sorting pallets by hand in a neat and orderly fashion based on type criteria (e.g., color, manufacturer) and condition criteria (e.g., amount/extent of damaged or missing boards, raised or exposed nails, missing blocks).
- Inspecting pallets thoroughly while sorting to ensure all quality criteria are met.
- Maintaining a clean and orderly work area throughout the shift.
- Maintaining an established rate per hour to ensure productivity, efficiency, and safety.
- Maintaining safe working conditions by following guidelines and procedures for handling all related equipment and material.
- Complying with all PLA policies and procedures, as well as federal and state safety rules.
- Assisting with other duties as assigned to support and improve overall team operations.
- Adjusting as needed to new reporting relationships, work assignments, or work schedules to meet company needs and business requirements.
- Cooperating and work well with team members and management, maintaining clear and open communications at all times.
- Consistent and reliable attendance at work is an essential function of this job.
What We're Looking For:
- Strong attention to detail and ability to identify defects and specific criteria in pallets.
- Ability to perform repetitive physical tasks accurately and efficiently.
- Commitment to maintaining a clean, organized, and safe workspace.
- Experience in a fast-paced environment, with ability to meet production rates.
- Reliable and punctual with a strong work ethic.
- Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
- Good communication skills and ability to cooperate with colleagues and management.
- High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.
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 Hiring@Propak.com. The company is pleased to provide such assistance, and no applicant will be penalized because of such a request.
Job Summary:
As a Pallet Sorter, you will play a crucial role in our warehouse operations by manually inspecting and sorting pallets based on specific type and condition criteria. Your precision in identifying damaged or incorrect pallets, along with your commitment to safety and efficiency, will be vital to meeting our production goals. If you are detail-oriented, comfortable with repetitive physical tasks, and thrive in a team environment, we encourage you to apply!
Pay Rate: $19.50 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:
Reporting to the Supervisor, the Pallet Sorter is responsible for ensuring pallets meet PLA standards and production goals. Your responsibilities will include:
- Safely removing lodged or adjacent debris from incoming pallets.
- Manually sorting pallets by hand in a neat and orderly fashion based on type criteria (e.g., color, manufacturer) and condition criteria (e.g., amount/extent of damaged or missing boards, raised or exposed nails, missing blocks).
- Inspecting pallets thoroughly while sorting to ensure all quality criteria are met.
- Maintaining a clean and orderly work area throughout the shift.
- Maintaining an established rate per hour to ensure productivity, efficiency, and safety.
- Maintaining safe working conditions by following guidelines and procedures for handling all related equipment and material.
- Complying with all PLA policies and procedures, as well as federal and state safety rules.
- Assisting with other duties as assigned to support and improve overall team operations.
- Adjusting as needed to new reporting relationships, work assignments, or work schedules to meet company needs and business requirements.
- Cooperating and work well with team members and management, maintaining clear and open communications at all times.
- Consistent and reliable attendance at work is an essential function of this job.
What We're Looking For:
- Strong attention to detail and ability to identify defects and specific criteria in pallets.
- Ability to perform repetitive physical tasks accurately and efficiently.
- Commitment to maintaining a clean, organized, and safe workspace.
- Experience in a fast-paced environment, with ability to meet production rates.
- Reliable and punctual with a strong work ethic.
- Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
- Good communication skills and ability to cooperate with colleagues and management.
- High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.
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 Hiring@Propak.com. The company is pleased to provide such assistance, and no applicant will be penalized because of such a request.
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Who's Hiring
- 48forty Solutions42
- PLA Family of Companies15
- Cintas6
- Pitney Bowes2
- Thrift Giant2T
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in sorter jobs.
- Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds repeatedly throughout a shift
- Experience operating handheld barcode scanners or RF scan guns
- Familiarity with conveyor belt systems and automated sorting equipment
- Availability for early morning, overnight, or weekend shifts as required
- High school diploma or GED equivalent
- Physical stamina to stand, bend, and walk for extended periods on a warehouse floor
Tips for Your Sorter Job Search
Tailor your resume to the shift
Sorter job listings often specify day, swing, or overnight shifts. Call out your availability and any shift differentials you've worked before. Hiring managers scan for schedule fit before reading anything else on your resume.
Highlight throughput and accuracy numbers
Sorter roles are measured by speed and error rate. If you've hit a units-per-hour target or maintained a low mismatch rate, name it. Concrete performance details set your resume apart from generic descriptions of sorting duties.
List every conveyor and scan system you have used
Employers filter for candidates familiar with their equipment. Name specific conveyor belt systems, barcode scanners, or warehouse management software you've operated. Even naming a brand model tells a hiring manager you won't need extra ramp-up time.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists sorter openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Prep for a timed skills demonstration
Many sorter interviews include a floor walk or a brief hands-on task where you sort items by category or destination under observation. Practice reading shipping labels quickly and moving decisively so the demonstration feels routine rather than stressful.
Negotiate start date, not just pay
Sorter positions often have fixed training cohorts that start on set dates. If the posted start date conflicts with your current notice period, ask during the offer call whether the next cohort is an option. Most facilities run them regularly.
Sorter Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most sorters?
The most active employers for sorters right now are 48forty Solutions, PLA Family of Companies, and Cintas, and the most openings are in Texas, Florida, and Missouri, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Volume tends to spike around peak shipping seasons, so openings in these states move quickly.
How many sorter jobs are remote?
About 0% of sorter openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting how hands-on the work is. The small remote share is concentrated in quality-auditing and data-entry roles attached to sorting operations, where reviewing scan logs or flagging exceptions can be done off-site.
How do you become a sorter?
Start by building physical stamina and comfort with repetitive, fast-paced tasks, since most sorter roles are hired on those fundamentals. Get familiar with basic warehouse safety practices and how to read shipping labels and barcodes. Apply to entry-level positions at fulfillment centers, distribution centers, or postal facilities, where on-the-job training covers equipment and sorting workflows from your first day.
Can you get hired as a sorter with no experience?
Yes, many sorter positions are entry-level and require no prior warehouse experience. Employers care more about your availability for the posted shift, your ability to meet physical requirements, and your reliability. If you've held any job that required standing for long periods, meeting output targets, or following a process consistently, mention it. That context matters even if the job title was unrelated.
What does the sorter interview process look like?
Most sorter interviews are short and practical. Expect a phone or in-person screen covering your availability, shift preferences, and whether you can meet the physical requirements. Larger employers often follow that with a facility tour and a brief floor observation or hands-on task. Decisions typically come within a few days since facilities are filling shifts on a rolling basis.
Where can I find and apply to sorter jobs?
You can find and apply to sorter jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search the listings to find roles that match your location, shift preference, and experience level, then apply directly to each one that fits.
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