Warehouse Associate - Reusable Plastic Crate Sorter

48forty Solutions • Fort Pierce, FL

3d • Onsite

About The Position

As a Material Handler, also known as a Returnable Plastic Container (RPC) Sorter, you hand-sort reusable plastic containers weighing about 10 ounces that are used to ship produce, eggs, meat, and other goods. You stack the containers on pallets for manufacturers, helping the site maintain efficiency and accuracy. The role is located at 4434 Okeechobee Road, Fort Pierce, Florida, and pays $17.00 per hour. The schedule is Tuesday through Friday, 6:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. on the first shift.

The work may involve exposure to heat, cold, other elements, and airborne particulates. The role requires repetitive bending, stooping, walking, turning, pivoting, and standing for shifts of varying lengths. Worksite noise levels vary by location. Personal protective equipment is required, including eye protection and safety shoes; ear protection is mandatory at several locations. The job requires close, distance, and color vision. Employees regularly lift or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift or move up to 70 pounds. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.

Requirements

• High school degree or GED.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to work overtime when needed.

Responsibilities

• Hand-stack RPCs on pallets to the appropriate height, following inventory control instructions.
• Examine products to ensure they meet quality standards.
• Remove all trash and debris before containers are returned to the customer.
• Wrap sorted pallets and secure them for shipment.
• Move pallets and materials on pallets or in crates around the storage facility.
• Accurately complete paperwork to track daily progress.
• Communicate regularly with the Shift Lead or On-Site Manager.

Benefits

• Competitive pay
• Holiday pay
• Daily Pay, providing access to earned wages before payday
• Referral bonuses
• Long-term career advancement
• 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