Forklift Operator - Pallet Manufacturing

48forty Solutions, LLC; Richmond (IL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay

Holiday Pay

Daily Pay

Referral Bonuses

Long-Term Career Advancement

Paid Time Off

401(k)

Great Team Environment

Job summary

48forty Solutions, LLC is seeking a Forklift Operator in Richmond, IL. You will load and unload pallets, move materials within the plant, and stack products into trailers while maintaining safety under a 2nd shift schedule (Mon-Thu, 2:00pm–12:15am).

Pay is $21.00 per hour, with competitive benefits and advancement opportunities. The role requires 1–3 years of forklift experience, a background in warehouse or lumber-related work, and the ability to work overtime.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years forklift experience required.
• Previous warehouse/logistics experience strongly preferred (lumber, carpentry, construction background is a plus).
• Willingness to work in a labor-intensive environment.
• Ability to communicate effectively.
• Willing to work overtime as needed.

Responsibilities

• Unload deliveries of pallets and 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 other plant personnel in mind.

Skills

Forklift experience

Warehouse experience

Communication

Overtime willing

Job description

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:

$21.00/hr.

Shift(s):

2nd Shift: Monday - Thursday 2:00pm - 12:15am

Location:

11600 Sterling Pkwy, Richmond, IL, 60071

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!

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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.

Pay Range

USD $21.00 - USD $21.00 /Hr.