Manufacturing Associate - Reman Pallet Builder Piece Rate

Job Description

Job Description

Overview

As a Pallet Reman , you’ll get to build wooden pallets from recycled materials, deconstructed pallets and/or lumber. You may also repair pallets by taking damaged pallets sent from our customers and return them to service-ready condition, before consolidating and shipping them back to the customer. As sustainability is one of our organization’s top goals, this role is vital to our success!

Hourly Pay:

$19.00/hr. - $25.00/hr. (production-based position)

Shift(s):

Monday - Thursday 2:00 PM - 12:15 AM 

Location:

Richmond, IL 60071

This role is a probationary role for which you will work 60-90 days and then have the opportunity to be considered for transfer to a piece rate role in which you could make $25-30/hr depending on your performance! 

Responsibilities

• Utilize appropriate tools and methods to return damaged pallets to service-ready condition  
• Communicate effectively with Production Supervisors, Assistant Plant Manager, and Plant Manager   
• Examine products after repairing to verify conformance to quality standards  
• Must maintain a clean & safe working environment that meets 48forty’s standards   
• Build the given number of pallets, once training is complete
• Repair the given number of pallets, once training is complete 
• Expected to be able to work without constant supervision to achieve production quotas in the repair area, safely 
• Stack pallets or materials in the correct manner, following inventory control instructions  
• Check loads to make sure they are secure  

Qualifications

• High school degree or GED required
• Completion of a craft apprenticeship preferred
• Requires quick hands, attention to detail, commitment to quality
• Observance of all safety rules and regulations
• Ability to communicate effectively 
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where standardized requirements exist 
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form 
• Demonstrated experience safely operating air-driven, electric, pneumatic, and manual woodworking tools
• Previous experience in welding, lumbering, construction, carpentry, or roofing is strongly preferred