Pallet Repair Technician: Hands-On Pallet Fix & Growth

48forty Solutions, LLC; DeKalb (IL); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; 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)

Job summary

48forty Solutions, LLC in DeKalb, IL is seeking a Pallet Repair Technician to restore damaged pallets to service-ready condition and prepare them for shipment. The role offers hourly pay and requires attention to paperwork accuracy and safety.

You will work Wednesday through Saturday from 4:00 PM to 2:00 AM in a hands-on, fast-paced environment. Responsibilities include operating woodworking tools, inspecting repairs, and coordinating with on-site leads.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience safely operating air-driven, electric, and manual woodworking tools
• High school degree or GED required
• Excellent oral and written communication skills needed
• Ability to work overtime when needed

Responsibilities

• Accurately complete production paperwork to track progress
• Utilize tools to return damaged pallets to service-ready condition
• Communicate with Shift Lead or On-Site Manager regularly
• Examine products after repairing to verify quality standards
• Maintain a clean and safe working environment
• Work efficiently to meet production quotas in repair area
• Hand stack pallets to appropriate heights
• Load and unload materials from trailers by hand
• Move pallets or materials to the staging area
• Check loads to ensure they are secure
• Coordinate trailer moves within yard management system

Skills

Oral and written communication

Overtime availability

Safety conscious

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Woodworking tools

Pallet handling equipment

Job description

48forty Solutions, LLC in DeKalb, IL is seeking a Pallet Repair Technician to restore damaged pallets to service-ready condition and prepare them for shipment. The role offers hourly pay and requires attention to paperwork accuracy and safety.

You will work Wednesday through Saturday from 4:00 PM to 2:00 AM in a hands-on, fast-paced environment. Responsibilities include operating woodworking tools, inspecting repairs, and coordinating with on-site leads.