Forklift Operator - Pallet Manufacturing

48forty Solutions, LLC; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 37,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Holiday Pay

Daily Pay

Referral Bonuses

Paid Time Off

Medical, Dental, Vision insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

Long-Term Career Advancement

Great Team Environment

Job summary

48forty Solutions, LLC in Indianapolis is seeking a Forklift Operator to unload deliveries, move pallets, and keep production moving safely and efficiently. The role offers hourly pay for 1st and 2nd shifts: $18.00 and $18.50, with weekday schedules 6:00 AM–2:00 PM or 2:00 PM–10:00 PM.

Candidates should have 1–3 years forklift experience; experience in warehouse, lumber, carpentry, welding or construction is preferred; overtime may be required.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of forklift experience.
• Experience in warehouse, logistics, lumber, carpentry, welding, roofing, or construction preferred.
• Willingness to work overtime.
• Ability to communicate effectively.

Responsibilities

• Unload deliveries of pallets and/or wood inside the plant.
• Move freshly cut and recycled wood to work areas.
• Stack finished products into trailers or storage areas at safe heights.
• Maintain a safe working environment by lifting and transporting materials.

Skills

Forklift operation

Teamwork

Communication

Safety minded

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
1st Shift - $18.00/hr 2nd Shift -$18.50/hr
Shift(s)
1st Shift Monday - Friday 600 AM -200 PM
2nd Shift Monday - Friday 200 PM - 1000 PM
Location
606 W Troy Ave, Indianapolis, IN 46225

• 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
• 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
• 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

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!
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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.
Starting from USD $18.00/Hr.