Forklift Operator - Pallet Services

48forty Solutions; Hickory (NC); On-site; USD 49,594,000 - 53,561,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Holiday pay

Daily pay

Referral bonuses

Career advancement

Paid time off

Health/dental/vision

Life insurance

401(k)

Great team environment

Job summary

Relogistics is seeking a Forklift Operator in Hickory, NC to move pallets and materials, support production, and load/unload customer trailers. You may sort pallets by hand and repair damaged pallets as needed.

The role emphasizes safety, efficiency, and teamwork in a fast-paced warehouse environment. Hourly pay starts at $18.00, with benefits including paid time off, health/dental/vision insurance, a 401(k), and opportunities for long-term career advancement.

Qualifications

• Move pallets and materials in a warehouse setting.
• Operate forklifts safely following procedures.
• Adapt to workload and work overtime as needed.

Responsibilities

• Move sorted pallet stacks to staging areas using forklift equipment.
• Operate forklifts with care while following safety rules.
• Hand-sort pallets when required and repair pallets with a nail gun.
• Maintain a clean, safe working environment.
• Meet site-specific production support and shift requirements.
• Communicate effectively with team members and supervisors.
• Assist with loading/unloading customer trailers.
• Possess or obtain forklift certification as needed.
• Follow PPE guidelines and safety protocols.
• Contribute to team goals and pound-for-pound productivity.

Skills

Forklift operation

Safety procedures

Communication

Overtime willingness

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Forklift certification preferred

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

$18.00/hr

Shift(s)

1st shift Friday - Sunday 630am - 300pm

Location

Hickory, NC 28601

• Move sorted pallet stacks to appropriate staging area using Relogistics forklift equipment
• Forklifts must be operated with extreme care, adhering to company safety procedures at all times
• Hand-sorting wooden pallets, when required
• Repairing wooden pallets using a nail gun, when required
• Maintain a clean & safe working environment
• High School Diploma or GED
• Forklift certification preferred
• 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

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!

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 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.

USD $18.00 - USD $18.00 /Hr.