Forklift Operator

48forty Solutions; Hammond (LA); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Forklift Operator to join their team in Hammond, LA. This role involves loading and unloading pallets, ensuring efficient production flow, and maintaining safety standards in a dynamic environment. The ideal candidate will have forklift experience and a strong work ethic, ready to thrive in a labor-intensive setting. With competitive pay and opportunities for career advancement, this position offers a chance to be part of a leading pallet management company that values its workforce and promotes a collaborative team culture.

Benefits

Competitive Pay

Holiday Pay

Referral Bonuses

Long-Term Career Advancement

Paid Time Off

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

Great Team Environment

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of forklift experience is required.
• Previous warehouse or logistics experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Unload deliveries and move pallets inside the plant.
• Maintain a safe working environment while lifting and stacking materials.

Skills

Forklift Operation

Warehouse Experience

Communication Skills

Labor Intensive Work

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

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Base pay range

$18.00/hr - $18.00/hr

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:Â

$18.00/hr.

Shift(s):Â

Mon-Fri 7:00am - 3:00pm

Location:Â

Hammond, LA, 70403

What You'll Do

• Unload deliveries of pallets and/or wood to the proper location inside the plantÂ
• Move freshly cut and recycled wood to the appropriate worktable areaÂ
• Stack finished products into trailers or to storage areas up to a safe heightÂ
• Maintain a safe working environment by lifting, stacking, and transporting materials with all other plant personnel in mindÂ
  
  

What You'll Need

• 1-3 years of forklift experienceÂ
• Previous experience in a warehouse, logistics, lumber, carpentry, lumber, welding, roofing, and/or construction is strongly preferredÂ
• Willingness to work in a labor intensive environmentÂ
• Ability to communicate effectivelyÂ
• Willing to work overtime as neededÂ
  
  

What We Offer

• Competitive PayÂ
• Holiday PayÂ
• Referral BonusesÂ
• Long-Term Career AdvancementÂ
• Paid Time OffÂ
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Basic Life, AD&D, and Short-Term & Long-Term Disability insurance for Eligible Full Time EmployeesÂ
• 401(k) Retirement PlanÂ
• Great Team EnvironmentÂ
  
  

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!Â

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 locationÂ
• 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 visionÂ
  
  

48forty Solutions is an equal opportunity employer.

Pay Range

USD $18.00 - USD $18.00 /Hr.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Manufacturing and Production

• Industries

  Manufacturing

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