Forklift Operator - Pallet Services

Relogistics Services; Galesburg (MI); On-site; USD 23,419 - 24,108; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay

Holiday Pay

Referral Bonuses

Paid Time Off

Medical and Dental Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

Job summary

Relogistics Services in Galesburg, MI seeks a Forklift Operator to support warehouse operations by moving pallets and maintaining safety standards. Responsibilities include operating forklifts, sorting pallets, and repairing damaged goods.

Applicants should have a High School Diploma or GED and some experience with forklifts, preferably in a labor-intensive environment. The role offers competitive pay, benefits, and a great team atmosphere.

Qualifications

• Forklift certification preferred.
• 1-3 years of forklift experience required.
• Previous experience in logistics or construction is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Move sorted pallet stacks to appropriate staging area.
• Operate forklifts adhering to safety procedures.
• Hand-sort and repair wooden pallets as needed.

Skills

Forklift operation

Effective communication

Labor-intensive work

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Forklift

Nail gun

Job description

As a Forklift Operator, you’ll get to move pallets and other materials through the different areas of the warehouse, supporting production requirements in those areas, as well as loading and unloading customer trailers. Forklift Operators also get to wear many hats within the site! You may also sort pallets by hand and repair damaged wooden pallets by hand in some locations. This role is vital to the success of our Relogistics site.

Hourly Pay

$17.00/hr. - $17.50/hr.

Shift(s)

Saturday - Monday 6:00 AM-6:00 PM
Saturday - Monday 6:00 PM-6:00 AM

Location

Galesburg, MI 49053

What You'll Do

• Move sorted pallet stacks to appropriate staging area using Relogistics forklift equipment
• Operate forklifts with extreme care, adhering to company safety procedures at all times
• Hand‑sort wooden pallets, when required
• Repair wooden pallets using a nail gun, when required
• Maintain a clean & safe working environment

What You’ll Need

• High School Diploma or GED
• Forklift certification preferred
• 1-3 years of forklift experience
• Previous experience in a warehouse, logistics, lumber, carpentry, 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

Relogistics is part of 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 adjust body position to bend, stoop, walk, turn, pivot, and sit in a forklift for entire shifts of varying lengths
• 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
• May be required to lift pallets by hand, each weighing between 50 lbs. to 75 lbs

Relogistics is an equal opportunity employer.