Forklift Operator - Pallet Manufacturing

48forty Solutions

Richmond, IL, United States21h ago

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Key details

Salary
$44K/yr
Location
Richmond, IL, United States
Work style
Onsite
Level
Entry level
Job type
Full-time
Experience
1–3 yrs
Function
Logistics & Transportation
Focus area
other
Posted
21h ago

Skills

carpentryforkliftlogisticsroofingwelding

About the role

Overview

As a Forklift Operator, you’ll get to load and unload trailer with wooden pallets and move pallets inside our plants to keep manufacturing production moving efficiently! We’re looking for a motivated individual who will keep things moving at a safe and efficient pace!

Hourly Pay:

$21.00/hr.

Shift(s):

2nd Shift: Monday - Thursday 2:00pm - 12:15am

Location:

11600 Sterling Pkwy, Richmond, IL, 60071

What You'll Do

  • Unload deliveries of pallets and/or wood to the proper location inside the plant

  • Move freshly cut and recycled wood to the appropriate worktable area

  • Stack finished products into trailers or to storage areas up to a safe height

  • Maintain a safe working environment by lifting, stacking, and transporting materials with all other plant personnel in mind

What You'll Need

  • 1-3 years of forklift experience

  • Previous experience in a warehouse, logistics, lumber, carpentry, lumber, welding, roofing, and/or construction is strongly preferred

  • Willingness to work in a labor intensive environment

  • Ability to communicate effectively

  • Willing to work overtime as needed

What We Offer

  • Competitive Pay, Holiday Pay, and Daily Pay – Access to your earned wages before payday!
  • Referral Bonuses
  • Long-Term Career Advancement
  • Paid Time Off
  • Medical, Dental, Vision, Basic Life, AD&D, and Short-Term & Long-Term Disability insurance for Eligible Full Time Employees
  • 401(k) Retirement Plan
  • Great Team Environment

What It's Like

48forty Solutions is the largest pallet management services company in North America! We provide end-to-end pallet solutions, from supply to retrieval, on-site services, reverse logistics, and packaging materials. We are truly Pallet Management Made Simple, our workforce is the heart and soul of our business, and we’re looking for our next Forklift Operator to join our team!

Watch this video to see what it's like:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.

  • Ability to work in extreme conditions to include, but not limited to, elements, heat, cold, and air particulate

  • Repetitively lift up to 50-75 pounds and adjust body position to bend, stoop, walk, turn, pivot, and sit in a forklift for entire shifts of varying lengths in time

  • The noise level in the work environment is dependent on location

  • Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is required (eye protection, ear protection is mandatory at several locations, safety shoes)

  • Specific vision abilities required by this job include, close vision, distance vision and color vision

48forty Solutions is an equal opportunity employer.

Pay Range

USD $21.00 - USD $21.00 /Hr.

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