Warehouse Labor - Pallet Sorter

48forty Solutions is part of 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 Sorter to join our team!

Hourly Pay:

$18.00/hr - $19.00/hr

Shift(s):

1St Shift: Mon-Fri - 5:30am – 1:45pm

2nd Shift: Mon-Thurs - 2:00 pm -12:15 am (10 Hour days)

Location:

Richmond, IL, 60071

Summary

The General Laborer - Pallet Sorter is responsible for sorting wooden pallets by hand, separating damaged pallets, and assessing the quality of unfinished pallets among other similar responsibilities. The Pallet Sorter is an entry level position that we use to fill higher paying piece rate positions that can earn more than $30.00/hr and involve building, repairing, and dismantling pallets. High performers will be offered positions in these areas as they become available.

Responsibilities and Expectations

• 100% hand sort of mixed stacks of pallets
• Separate damaged pallets from ready to go pallets
• Identify the difference between pallet grades and separate them accordingly

Experience and Qualifications 

• Must be able to lift, pull, and push wooden pallets that can weigh more than 50lbs continuously for an 8 hour shift
• Must be comfortable working in a labor-intensive manufacturing environment
• Must be able to stand, lift, twist, and move for long periods of time
• Understands basic ergonomic principles involved in safe lifting
• Must adhere to all safety policies and procedures
• Reliable Transportation to and from work
• Ability to work a full 40 hour a week schedule without disruption

Work Environment 

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 functions. 

• Ability to work in extreme conditions to include, but not limited to, elements, heat, cold, and air particulate  
• The employee is frequently required to sit, talk, hear, walk and use hands to handle, feel and reach.
• The noise level in the work environment depends on location, hearing protection is required.
• 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. 
• Must have a good sense of balance & good eye-hand-foot coordination 

Benefits  

• Competitive Pay 
• Holiday Pay
• Referral Bonuses

• Long-Term Career Advancement  
• Great Team Environment
• PTO
• Full-time employees eligible for Medical, Dental, Vision, Basic Life, AD&D and Short-Term & Long-Term Disability insurance on the 1st of the month following 60 days of employment  

48forty Solutions is an equal opportunity employer.