Pallet Repair

Hourly Pay:$15.00/hr. - $25.00/hr. (production-based position)Shift(s):Mon-Fri 7:00am - 3:30pmLocation:Pompano Beach, FL,33069
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 pallet repair technician takes damaged pallets sent from our customers and returns them to service-ready condition before consolidating and shipping them back to the customer. Must achieve expected production requirements while maintaining a clean and safe working environment, while also maintaining 48forty Solutions' core values and safety standards. The role of the pallet repair technician is to construct and deconstruct pallets in a safe manner while achieving efficiencies that return 300 to 400 pallets to working condition in a given shift. The technician will remove broken deck boards and/or stringers and utilizes appropriate tools and methods to return damaged pallets to service-ready condition. Communicates directly with shift lead and/or onsite or plant manager. Examining products after repairing to verify conformance to quality standards. 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. 48forty Solutions is excited to welcome new team members to the plant every day.

Requirements

• Must be able to lift wooden pallets which weigh about 50 lbs. on a regular basis
• 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.
• 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
• Observance of all safety rules and regulations
• Ability to communicate effectively
• Willing to work overtime as needed

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.