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Forklift Operator
•30 days ago
| Verified Pay | $16.00 per hour |
|---|---|
| Hours | Full-time, Part-time |
| Location | Memphis, TN Memphis, Tennessee |
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Job Description
Job Description
48forty Solutions is the largest pallet management services company in North America, with a national network of over 258 facilities, including 69 company-owned and operated pallet recycling plants and more than 850 partners. We also operate our own fleet of more than 8,200 trailers and tractors, servicing customers from coast to coast. Comprehensive pallet solutions include supply and retrieval, on-site services, reverse logistics, and packaging materials. Visit www.48forty.com.
Hourly Pay:1st Shift: $16.00/hr.
2nd Shift: $16.50/hr.
Shift(s):1st Shift: Mon-Fri 5:00am - 1:00pm
2nd Shift: Mon-Fri 2:00pm - 10:00pm
Location:Memphis, TN, 38106Summary
The forklift operator for 48forty Solutions moves pallets and other materials through the different areas of the pallet plant, supporting production requirements as well as loading and unloading trailers. 48forty general labor or forklift operators also power sort pallets as part of their daily responsibilities in some locations. The forklift operator is responsible for making decisions regarding the movement of pallets or materials to maximize the efficiency. The operator moves levers and presses pedals to drive the fork truck and control the movement of the lifting apparatus. They position forks, lifting platforms, or other lifting devices under, over, or around loaded pallets and transport the load to designated areas. The driver unloads and stacks material by raising and lowering the lifting device.
Forklifts must be operated with extreme care, adhering to company safety procedures at all times. Forklift operators must achieve expected production requirements while maintaining a clean and safe working environment. 48forty Solutions is excited to welcome new team members to the plant every day.
Requirements:
- Forklift experience is preferred
- Requires quick hands, attention to detail, commitment to quality
- Observance of all safety rules and regulations
- Willing to work in a labor intensive environment
- Ability to communicate effectively
- Willing to work overtime as needed
- Previous experience in a warehouse, logistics, lumber, carpentry, lumber, welding, roofing, and/or construction is strongly preferred
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
- 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 employee is frequently required to sit, talk hear, walk and use hands to handle, feel and reach.
- 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.
- 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.
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