Forklift Operator - Pallet Services

48forty Solutions•Salt Lake City, UT

7d•$19 - $19•Onsite

About The Position

The Forklift Operator - Pallet Services moves pallets and other materials through warehouse areas to support production and loads and unloads customer trailers. The role may also involve hand-sorting pallets and repairing damaged wooden pallets, depending on site needs. At this location, the work is approximately 45% stand-up forklift operation, 45% sit-down forklift operation, 5% pallet sorting, and 5% pallet repair. The position pays $19.00 per hour and is based at 990 N. 6550 W, Bldg. 4, Salt Lake City, Utah. The scheduled shift is Wednesday through Saturday, 5:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Willingness to work in a labor-intensive environment.
Ability to communicate effectively.
Willingness to work overtime as needed.
Ability to work in extreme conditions, including heat, cold, elements, and airborne particulates.
Ability to repetitively bend, stoop, walk, turn, pivot, and sit in a forklift for shifts of varying lengths.
Specific vision abilities including close, distance, and color vision.
May be required to lift pallets by hand weighing 50 to 75 pounds.
Use required personal protective equipment, including eye protection and safety shoes; ear protection is mandatory at several locations.

Nice To Haves

Forklift certification preferred.
One to three years of forklift experience 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 company 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.
Load and unload customer trailers.