SAW OPERATOR

48forty Solutions; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 49,593,600 - 57,859,200; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Holiday Pay and Daily Pay

Referral Bonuses

Paid Time Off

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, AD&D, &

401(k) Retirement Plan

Great Team Environment

Job summary

48forty Solutions in Knoxville, TN is seeking a Saw Shop Operator to set up and operate power saws for cutting and trimming wood pallets. The role emphasizes safety, attention to detail, and reliable communication with plant management.

You will work 1st shift, Monday–Friday, 7:00am–3:30pm, with overtime as needed. Competitive hourly pay and benefits accompany this position in a team-oriented environment.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs regularly.
• Experience in lumber/warehouse/construction preferred.
• Detail-oriented with quality focus.
• Ability to work overtime.

Responsibilities

• Operate power saws to cut and trim wood pallets.
• Follow and adhere to all safety rules and regulations.
• Communicate to plant management on a regular basis.
• Work overtime as needed.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Safety awareness

Overtime readiness

Stamina

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Overview

As a Saw Shop Operator, you’ll get to setup our builders for success by setting up and operating power saws to slot, cut, and trim wood pallets! You’ll be the a vital piece of our pallet manufacturing process, and we’re looking for a motivated individual to fill this role!

Hourly Pay:

$17.51/hr.

Shift(s):

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

Location:

Knoxville, TN 37921

What You’ll Do

• Operate power saws to cut & trim wood pallets

• Follow and adhere to all safety rules and regulations

• Communicate to plant management effectively on a regular basis

• Ability to work overtime as needed

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 Saw Shop Operator 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 Solutionsis an equal opportunity employer.

Pay Range

USD $17.51 – USD $17.50 /Hr.