48forty Solutions is hiring: FORKLIFT OPERATOR in Milwaukee

This range is provided by 48forty Solutions. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

$19.00/hr - $19.00/hr

Overview

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: $19.00/hr

Shift(s): 1st Shift: Monday - Friday 7:00am - 3:30pm

Location: 11144 West Silver Spring Dr., Milwaukee, WI 53225

Responsibilities

• 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

Requirements

• 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

What We Offer

• Competitive Pay
• Holiday Pay
• 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

Work 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.

• 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.