Manufacturing Associate - Automation Piece Rate

48forty Solutions; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 29,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Holiday pay

Daily pay

Job summary

48forty Solutions is hiring an Automated Pallet Repairer in Birmingham, AL. The role involves building and repairing wooden pallets from fresh or recycled wood. It is a piece-rate position with hourly pay available, emphasizing productivity and quality in a fast-paced setting.

The job requires a High School Diploma or GED, ability to lift up to 50 lbs, and willingness to work overtime. The team environment supports safety, reliability, and long‑term career growth within a leading pallet

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs repeatedly.
• Warehouse/wood-related experience preferred.
• Overtime availability may be required.
• Commitment to quality and safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Receive wood from saw shop and assemble with nail gun along set stringers.
• Stack finished pallets by hand for forklift movement.
• Follow safety procedures and maintain high product quality.
• Adhere to productivity and accuracy targets.
• Communicate effectively with team members.

Skills

Lifting 50 lbs

Attention to detail

Effective communication

Overtime availability

Team player

Nail gun operation

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Nail gun

Job description

As an Automated Pallet Repairer, you'll get to build and repair wooden pallets from freshly cut or recycled wood on a daily basis to fulfill all of our customers' needs! This is a piece rate position, so the more pallets you repair, the more money you make!

Hourly Pay

$14.00 or $0.33 piece rate (base on production)

Shift(s)

Monday - Friday 600 AM- 130 PM

Monday - Friday 200 PM - 930 PM

Location

Birmingham, AL 35234

• Receive wood from saw shop and piece together with nail gun along set stringers
• Stack finished product by hand for forklift operators to move to appropriate areas
• Ensure safety for yourself and others by following all procedures as set by the company
• Achieve high standards of quality while maintaining high volume of finished goods
• High School Diploma or GED
• Ability to lift wooden pallets which weigh about 50 lbs. on a regular basis
• Previous lumber, warehouse, construction, carpentry, landscaping, roofing, experience highly preferred
• Quick hands, attention to detail, commitment to quality
• Ability to communicate effectively
• Ability 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 Automated Pallet Repairer 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 lift up to 50-75 pounds and adjust body position to bend, stoop, walk, turn, pivot, and stand 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 $14.00/Hr.