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South Elgin, Illinois, United States · On-site
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Chicago, Illinois, United States · On-site
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Rockford, Illinois, United States · On-site
$21/hr–$22/hr
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Romeoville, Illinois, United States · On-site
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Chicago, Illinois, United States · On-site
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Sterling, Illinois, United States · On-site
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Sterling, Illinois, United States · On-site
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Sterling, Illinois, United States · On-site
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Bensenville, Illinois, United States · On-site
$28/hr–$45/hr
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Chicago, Illinois, United States · On-site
$70k–$80k/yr
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Load and unload trailers with wooden pallets and move materials within the plant to support manufacturing production. Maintain a safe working environment while stacking finished products and transporting materials.
Requires 1-3 years of forklift experience and a willingness to work in a labor-intensive environment. Previous experience in warehouse, logistics, lumber, or construction is strongly preferred.
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!
$19.00/hr.
Monday - Friday 5:00 AM - 1:30 PM
Chicago, IL 60624
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
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.
Pallet Management Made Simple™
We're here to make pallet management simple for your company. 48forty Solutions is the largest pallet management services companies in North America, with a national network of over 270 facilities, including 73 company-owned and operated pallet recycling plants, 186 onsite locations, 12 reverse logistics centers, 4 sorting centers, and more than 850 service providers. Trusted by over 2,700 customers across a wide variety of industries, we provide reliable, cost effective end-to-end pallet solutions, pallet supply and retrieval, on-site services, reverse logistics, and more. Our facilities and fleet are company owned and operated, not just a network of regional companies working together. This means consistent quality and pricing and a higher level of service and accountability to our customers. In each market we serve, our local teams know your business inside and out. We put our strength to work where it counts. Visit 48forty.com to learn more.
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