Manufacturing Associate - Pallet Builder/Repair

48forty Solutions; Lockport (IL); On-site; USD 19,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Holiday pay

Daily pay

Referral bonuses

Paid time off

401(k)

Job summary

48forty Solutions is hiring a Pallet Repairer in Lockport, IL. The role involves building and repairing wooden pallets from fresh or recycled wood, with pay tied to production. Monday–Friday, 6:00 AM to 2:30 PM, on-site work. Candidates should have a high school diploma or GED and be able to lift up to 50 lbs regularly.

Excellent benefits include paid time off, and opportunities for career advancement. This is a production-based hourly position with potential overtime as needed.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Ability to lift pallets up to 50 lbs repeatedly.
• Experience in lumber/warehouse/construction-related roles preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assemble and repair wooden pallets using nail gun and stringers.
• Stack finished pallets for forklift operators.
• Follow all safety procedures and maintain high quality standards.
• Work at a steady pace to meet daily production goals.

Skills

Attention to detail

Quick hands

Communication

Safety minded

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Nail gun

Job description

Overview

As a 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:

$18.00/hr (Production Based)

Shift(s):

Monday- Friday 6:00 AM - 2:30 PM

Location:

Lockport, IL

What You'll Do

• 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

What You'll Need

• 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

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 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.

Pay Range

Starting from USD $18.00/Hr.