Forklift Operator - Pallet Services

48forty Solutions, LLC; Robert (LA); On-site; USD 18,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Holiday pay

Daily access to earned wages

Referral bonuses

401(k)

Paid time off

Insurance for eligible employees

Career advancement

Job summary

48forty Solutions, LLC is seeking a Forklift Operator in Robert, LA. You will move pallets through the warehouse, load/unload trailers, and assist with pallet repair. Safety is emphasized as you operate forklifts and hand-sort pallets to support production.

Qualifications include a High School Diploma or GED, forklift certification preferred, and 1–3 years of forklift experience preferred. OT may be required.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required or equivalent.
• Forklift certification preferred.
• 1-3 years of forklift experience preferred but not required.
• Previous warehouse/logistics experience is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Move pallets to staging areas using forklift equipment.
• Operate forklifts with care following safety procedures.
• Hand-sort pallets when required and repair pallets by hand.
• Maintain a clean and safe working environment.

Skills

Forklift operation

Safety awareness

Effective communication

Willingness to overtime

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Forklift certification

Job description

Overview

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: $16.00/hr

Shift(s): Monday, Tuesday, Saturday, Sunday: 2:00 AM - 12:30 PM

Location: Robert, LA

What You'll Do

• 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

What You'll Need

• High School Diploma or GED
• Forklift certification preferred
• 1-3 years of forklift experience preferred, not required
• 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

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!

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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 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.

Pay Range Starting from USD $16.00/Hr.