Forklift Operator - Pallet Services

48forty Solutions • New Albany, MS

1d • Onsite

About The Position

As a Forklift Operator at a Relogistics site, you move pallets and other materials through the warehouse to support production requirements and load and unload customer trailers. Depending on the location and operational needs, the role may also include hand-sorting pallets and repairing damaged wooden pallets by hand. The position requires careful operation of forklifts in accordance with company safety procedures and maintaining a clean, safe work environment.

The schedule is Thursday through Sunday, 2:30 PM to 1:00 AM, in New Albany, Mississippi. Starting pay is $16.00 per hour. The work may involve extreme weather and air-particulate conditions, repetitive bending, stooping, walking, turning, pivoting, and sitting in a forklift throughout shifts of varying lengths. Required personal protective equipment includes eye protection and safety shoes; ear protection is mandatory at several locations. The role may require lifting pallets weighing 50 to 75 pounds by hand. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Willingness to work in a labor-intensive environment.
• Ability to communicate effectively.
• Willingness to work overtime as needed.

Nice To Haves

• Forklift certification is preferred.
• One to three years of forklift experience is preferred but not required.
• Previous experience in a warehouse, logistics, lumber, carpentry, welding, roofing, and/or construction is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Move sorted pallet stacks to the appropriate staging area using Relogistics forklift equipment.
• Operate forklifts carefully and follow company safety procedures at all times.
• Hand-sort wooden pallets when required.
• Repair wooden pallets using a nail gun when required.
• Maintain a clean and safe working environment.
• Support production requirements in warehouse areas and load and unload customer trailers.

Benefits

• Competitive pay, holiday pay, and access to earned wages before payday through Daily Pay.
• Referral bonuses.
• Long-term career advancement opportunities.
• Paid time off.
• Medical, dental, vision, basic life, AD&D, and short-term and 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