Hourly Pay:$15.50/hr.Shift(s):1st Shift: Mon - Fri 7:00 am - 3:30 pmLocation:Livonia, MI, 48150
Summary

The Pallet Builder/Repair is responsible for building and repairing wooden pallets by hand using a nail gun. This position also requires sorting wooden pallets by hand, separating damaged pallets, and assessing the quality and sizes of unfinished pallets, identifying them as usable and non-usable..

Requirements

• Must be able to lift wooden pallets which weigh about 50 lbs. on a regular basis
• Must achieve expected production requirements while maintaining a clean and safe working environment, while also maintaining 48forty Solutions' core values and safety standards.
• Must be comfortable working in a labor-intensive environment, sometimes under extreme weather conditions. All employment is contingent on completing a drug test, in accordance to local and state laws and regulations.
• The technician will remove broken deck boards and/or stringers and utilizes appropriate tools and methods to return damaged pallets to service-ready condition.
• Candidates with previous lumber, warehouse, construction, carpentry, landscaping, roofing, welding or logistics experience are encouraged to apply
• Requires quick hands, attention to detail, commitment to quality
• Communicates directly with shift lead and/or plant manager.
• Observance of all safety rules and regulations
• Ability to communicate effectively
• Willing to work overtime as needed
• New technicians must be very comfortable operating tools used to complete repairs, including but not limited to nail gun, manual and electric saws, hammer, grinders, lathes, wire brushes.

• 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

• 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