Manufacturing Associate - Reman Pallet Builder Piece Rate

48forty Solutions, LLC; Northampton Township (Bucks County); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Holiday pay

Daily pay

Referral bonuses

Career advancement

Paid time off

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) plan

Team environment

Job summary

48forty Solutions is seeking a mechanically inclined Pallet Repair Rem (Viking Operator) in Northampton, PA. You will operate machinery to repair pallets and must complete training to build or repair pallets while meeting production quotas.

The role requires attention to detail, safety awareness, and reliable communication with supervisors. 1st shift runs 7:00am–3:30pm, with competitive hourly pay and benefits.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Must be mechanically inclined with good hand skills.
• Ability to follow safety rules and regulations.
• Effective communication with supervisors and managers.
• Ability to solve practical problems and adapt to varied tasks.
• Experience operating woodworking tools and related equipment.

Responsibilities

• Utilize tools to return damaged pallets to service-ready condition.
• Communicate with Production Supervisors and Plant Managers.
• Inspect repaired pallets for quality conformance.
• Maintain a clean, safe work environment per 48forty’s standards.
• Build or repair pallets as training completes.
• Work toward production quotas in the repair area, safely.
• Stack pallets according to inventory control instructions.
• Check loads to ensure they are secure.

Skills

Attention to detail

Safety awareness

Communication

Problem solving

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Air-driven tools

Electric tools

Pneumatic tools

Woodworking tools

Welding experience

Job description

Overview

As a Pallet Repair Reman (Viking Operator), you’ll be operating machinery to build/repair pallets. We are looking for individuals who are mechanically inclined and have the ability to work with their hands at a consistent rate of speed for an extended period of time.

Hourly Pay:

$20.00/hr or .55 Piece Rate (Production Based)

Shift(s):

1st Shift: Monday - Friday 7:00am - 3:30pm

Location:

800 Held Dr Northampton, PA 18067

What You'll Do

• Utilize appropriate tools and methods to return damaged pallets to service-ready condition
• Communicate effectively with Production Supervisors, Assistant Plant Manager, and Plant Manager
• Examine products after repairing to verify conformance to quality standards
• Must maintain a clean & safe working environment that meets 48forty’s standards
• Build the given number of pallets, once training is complete
• Repair the given number of pallets, once training is complete
• Expected to be able to work without constant supervision to achieve production quotas in the repair area, safely
• Stack pallets or materials in the correct manner, following inventory control instructions
• Check loads to make sure they are secure

What You'll Need

• High school degree or GED required
• Completion of a craft apprenticeship preferred
• Requires quick hands, attention to detail, commitment to quality
• Observance of all safety rules and regulations
• Ability to communicate effectively
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where standardized requirements exist
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form
• Demonstrated experience safely operating air-driven, electric, pneumatic, and manual woodworking tools
• Previous experience in welding, lumbering, construction, carpentry, or roofing is strongly preferred

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!

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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 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 depends 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.
• Must have a good sense of balance & good eye-hand-foot coordination

48forty Solutions is an equal opportunity employer.

Pay Range

USD $20.00 - USD $20.00 /Hr.