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General Labor - Warehouse Labor - Pallet Sorter

AT 48forty Solutions
48forty Solutions

General Labor - Warehouse Labor - Pallet Sorter

Silver Lake, WI

Hourly Pay:

$18.00/hr - $19.00/hr

Shift(s):

1st Shift - Mon - Fri : 5:30 am- 2:00 pm

2nd Shift - Mon - Fri - 2:30 pm - 12:00 am; Mon -Thurs- 2:30PM - 12:00 am; Friday - 2:30PM - 6:30PM

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.

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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

Hourly pay is dependent on experience and other variables, but this is our starting target range.

Hourly

$18-$19 USD

Client-provided location(s): Richmond, IL 60071, USA
Job ID: 48FortySolutions-4495423005
Employment Type: Other

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • Health Insurance
    • Health Reimbursement Account
    • Dental Insurance
    • Vision Insurance
    • Life Insurance
    • Short-Term Disability
    • Long-Term Disability
    • FSA
  • Parental Benefits

    • Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
  • Work Flexibility

    • Hybrid Work Opportunities
  • Office Life and Perks

    • Casual Dress
    • Happy Hours
    • Some Meals Provided
    • Company Outings
    • Holiday Events
  • Vacation and Time Off

    • Paid Vacation
    • Paid Holidays
    • Personal/Sick Days
    • Leave of Absence
  • Financial and Retirement

    • 401(K) With Company Matching
    • Performance Bonus
    • Financial Counseling
  • Professional Development

    • Leadership Training Program
    • Promote From Within
  • Diversity and Inclusion

    • Employee Resource Groups (ERG)