FORKLIFT OPERATOR

48forty Solutions • North Canton, OH

22h • Onsite

About The Position

As a Forklift Operator, you will be responsible for moving pallets and other materials throughout the warehouse, supporting production requirements, and loading/unloading customer trailers. This role may also involve hand-sorting wooden pallets and repairing damaged ones using a nail gun. This position is crucial to the success of the Relogistics site. Relogistics is a leading pallet management services company in North America, offering comprehensive pallet solutions, on-site services, reverse logistics, and packaging materials. The company values its workforce and is seeking a Forklift Operator to join its team. The work environment may expose employees to extreme conditions including elements, heat, cold, and air particulate. The job requires repetitive body adjustments such as bending, stooping, walking, turning, pivoting, and sitting in a forklift for extended periods. Noise levels vary by location, and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) including eye protection, ear protection (mandatory in some areas), and safety shoes are required. Specific vision abilities like close, distance, and color vision are necessary. Employees may also need to manually lift pallets weighing between 50 lbs. to 75 lbs.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED
• 1-3 years of forklift experience
• Willingness to work in a labor intensive environment
• Ability to communicate effectively
• Willing to work overtime as needed

Nice To Haves

• Forklift certification preferred
• Previous experience in a warehouse, logistics, lumber, carpentry, welding, roofing, and/or construction is strongly preferred

Responsibilities

• Move sorted pallet stacks to appropriate staging area using Relogistics forklift equipment
• Operate forklifts with extreme care, adhering to company safety procedures at all times
• Hand-sort wooden pallets, when required
• Repair wooden pallets using a nail gun, when required
• Maintain a clean & safe working environment

Benefits

• Competitive Pay
• Holiday Pay
• 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 This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees