Forklift Operator - Pallet Manufacturing

Relogistics Services; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 50,971,200 - 59,236,800; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Holiday pay

Daily pay

Referral bonuses

Paid time off

Medical insurance

401(k) plan

Team environment

Job summary

48forty Solutions in Chicago is seeking a Forklift Operator to load and unload pallets, move wood, and keep the plant moving safely.

You should have 1–3 years forklift experience, be able to work overtime, and communicate effectively. We offer competitive pay, benefits, and career growth in a team-focused environment.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years forklift experience.
• Experience in warehouse/logistics or related trades preferred.
• Willingness to work overtime as needed.
• Ability to communicate effectively with team members.

Responsibilities

• Unload deliveries of pallets and wood to the correct location inside the plant.
• Move wood to the appropriate work areas and prepare pallets for transport.
• Stack finished products into trailers or storage areas safely.
• Maintain a safe working environment while handling materials.

Skills

Forklift experience

Communication

Overtime willingness

Labor-intensive work

Job description

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

$19.00/hr.

Shift(s)

Monday - Friday 5:00 AM - 1:30 PM

Location

Chicago, IL 60624

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!

• 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

Starting from USD $19.00/Hr.