Forklift Operator - Pallet Manufacturing

48forty Solutions; Henderson (CO); On-site; USD 24,796 - 33,062; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay

Holiday Pay

Daily Pay

Referral Bonuses

401(k) Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, AD&D, &

Disability Insurance

Great Team Environment

Job summary

48forty Solutions is seeking a Forklift Operator in Henderson, CO to load and unload trailers, move pallets, and keep production moving safely.

The role offers an hourly wage of around $21.25 and a 1st shift schedule from Monday to Friday, 7:00 am–5:00 pm. Responsibilities include pallet handling, safe material movement, and maintaining a clean, efficient work area.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of forklift experience.
• Warehouse/logistics exposure preferred (wood, lumber, carpentry, welding, roofing, construction).
• Willingness to work in a labor-intensive environment.
• Ability to communicate effectively.

Responsibilities

• 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 storage areas up to a safe height.
• Maintain a safe working environment by lifting, stacking, and transporting materials with all plant personnel in mind.

Skills

Forklift operation

Safety awareness

Effective communication

Overtime readiness

Tools

Pallet jack

Job description

As a Forklift Operator, you’ll get to load and unload trailers 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

$21.25/hr.

Shift(s)

1st Shift Monday - Friday 7:00 am - 5:00 pm

Location

8221 East 96th Avenue, Unit C Henderson, CO 80640

Responsibilities

• 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.

Qualifications

• 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.

Benefits

• Competitive Pay, Holiday Pay, and Daily Pay – access to 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.

Work Environment

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 including 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.
• The noise level in the work environment depends 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.