Hourly Pay:$17.00/hr.Shift(s):Mon-Fri 7:00am - 3:00pmLocation:Knoxville, TN, 37921
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.

Summary

The General Laborer - pallet sorter will be sorting wooden pallets by hand, separating damaged pallets, performing a quality check.

• Sort wooden pallets
• Separate damaged pallets
• Identify the difference between pallet grades and separating them

• Must be able to lift, pull, and push wooden pallets that weigh about 50-75lbs
• Must be comfortable working in a warehouse, in a labor-intensive environment
• Must be able to stand for long periods of time
• Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment, adhering to all safety standards

• 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.
• 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

• 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