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FORKLIFT OPERATOR at 48forty Solutions in Eastford, CT
Skills
Job Description
As a Forklift Operator, you’ll get to load and unload trailer with wooden pallets and move pallets inside our plants to keep manufacturing production moving efficiently! We’re looking for a motivated individual who will keep things moving at a safe and efficient pace!
Hourly Pay: | $18.00/hr |
Shift(s): | 1st Shift: Monday - Friday 7:30am - 4:00pm |
Location: | Eastford, CT 06242 |
Unload deliveries of pallets and/or wood to the proper location inside the plant
Move freshly cut and recycled wood to the appropriate worktable area
Stack finished products into trailers or to storage areas up to a safe height
Maintain a safe working environment by lifting, stacking, and transporting materials with all other plant personnel in mind
1-3 years of forklift experience
Previous experience in a warehouse, logistics, lumber, carpentry, lumber, welding, roofing, and/or construction is strongly preferred
Willingness to work in a labor intensive environment
Ability to communicate effectively
Willing to work overtime as needed
- Competitive Pay, Holiday Pay, and 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
48forty Solutions is the largest pallet management services company in North America! We provide end-to-end pallet solutions, from supply to retrieval, on-site services, reverse logistics, and packaging materials. We are truly Pallet Management Made Simple, our workforce is the heart and soul of our business, and we’re looking for our next Forklift Operator to join our team!
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.
Ability to work in extreme conditions to include, but not limited to, elements, heat, cold, and air particulate
Repetitively lift up to 50-75 pounds and adjust body position to bend, stoop, walk, turn, pivot, and sit in a forklift for entire shifts of varying lengths in time
The noise level in the work environment is dependent on location
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is required (eye protection, ear protection is mandatory at several locations, safety shoes)
Specific vision abilities required by this job include, close vision, distance vision and color vision
48forty Solutions is an equal opportunity employer.