Manufacturing Associate - Pallet Builder/Repair
About The Position
As a Pallet Repairer, you will build and repair wooden pallets using freshly cut or recycled wood to meet customer needs. This is a production-based, piece-rate position: earnings increase with the number of pallets repaired. The listed pay range is $15.00–$25.00 per hour. The shift is Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., at 120 Parker Street, McIntyre, Georgia, 31054. 48forty Solutions describes itself as North America’s largest pallet management services company, providing pallet supply, retrieval, on-site services, reverse logistics, and packaging materials. The company describes its workforce as the heart and soul of its business and invites a Pallet Repairer to join the team. The role involves physical work in conditions that may include heat, cold, outdoor elements, and airborne particulates. Noise levels depend on the work location. Personal protective equipment is required, including eye protection and safety shoes; ear protection is mandatory at several locations. The position requires repetitive lifting and movement throughout shifts of varying lengths. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions. 48forty Solutions is an equal opportunity employer.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- Ability to regularly lift wooden pallets weighing about 50 pounds.
- Quick hands, attention to detail, and commitment to quality.
- Ability to communicate effectively.
- Ability to work overtime as needed.
- Ability to work in extreme conditions, including elements, heat, cold, and airborne particulates.
- Ability to repetitively lift up to 75 pounds and bend, stoop, walk, turn, pivot, and stand throughout shifts of varying lengths.
- Specific vision abilities including close, distance, and color vision.
- Good sense of balance and good eye-hand-foot coordination.
- Use of required personal protective equipment, including eye protection and safety shoes; ear protection is mandatory at several locations.
Nice To Haves
- Previous experience in lumber, warehouse, construction, carpentry, landscaping, or roofing is highly preferred.
Responsibilities
- Receive wood from the saw shop and assemble it with a nail gun along set stringers.
- Stack finished pallets by hand for forklift operators to move to the appropriate areas.
- Follow company procedures to maintain safety for yourself and others.
- Meet high quality standards while maintaining a high volume of finished goods.
Benefits
- Competitive pay
- Holiday pay
- Daily Pay, with access to earned wages before payday
- Referral bonuses
- Long-term career advancement
- Paid time off
- Medical insurance for eligible full-time employees
- Dental insurance for eligible full-time employees
- Vision insurance for eligible full-time employees
- Basic life insurance for eligible full-time employees
- AD&D insurance for eligible full-time employees
- Short-term disability insurance for eligible full-time employees
- Long-term disability insurance for eligible full-time employees
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Great team environment
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
