Manufacturing Associate - Pallet Builder/Repair

Overview

We're growing our team at our Lake City plant, and we're looking for hardworking people who want to build a rewarding career with us!

As a Pallet Repairer, you'll play an important role in keeping America's supply chain moving by repairing and rebuilding wooden pallets used by businesses across the country. Every day brings hands-on work as you restore pallets of all shapes and sizes using new and recycled wood to meet our customers' needs.

We've increased our minimum starting pay to $22/hour, and because this is a piece-rate position, your earning potential is in your hands. The more pallets you repair, the more you can earn! If you enjoy staying active, working with your hands, and being rewarded for your productivity, this is a great opportunity to grow with a strong, supportive team.

Hourly Pay: 

$22.00/hr. + Piece rate ($22.00/hr. - $26.00/hr.hr.) (production-based position)                

Shift(s): 

1st shift: Monday - Friday 6:30am- 3:00pm

Location: 

1215 S 10th St, Lake City, MN 55041

What You'll Do

• Receive wood from saw shop and piece together with nail gun along set stringers 

• Stack finished product by hand for forklift operators to move to appropriate areas 

• Ensure safety for yourself and others by following all procedures as set by the company 

• Achieve high standards of quality while maintaining high volume of finished goods 

What You'll Need

• High School Diploma or GED 

• Ability to lift wooden pallets which weigh about 50 lbs. on a regular basis 

• Previous lumber, warehouse, construction, carpentry, landscaping, roofing, experience highly preferred 

• Quick hands, attention to detail, commitment to quality 

• Ability to communicate effectively 

• Ability to work overtime as needed 

What We Offer

• 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 

What It's Like

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 Pallet Repairer 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 stand 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.  

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