Forklift Operator

Job Overview

As a Forklift Operator
, you’ll load and unload trailers with wooden pallets and move pallets within our plants to keep manufacturing production moving efficiently. You’ll also operate a forklift on uneven terrain.

• Unload deliveries of pallets and/or wood to the proper location inside the plant
• Move freshly cut and recycled wood to the appropriate worktable area
• Stack finished products into trailers or to storage areas up to a safe height
• Maintain a safe working environment by lifting, stacking, and transporting materials with all other plant personnel in mind

• 1-3 years of forklift experience
• Previous experience in a warehouse, logistics, lumber, carpentry, roofing, and/or construction is strongly preferred
• Willingness to work in a labor‑intensive environment
• Ability to communicate effectively
• Willing to work overtime as needed

• Ability to work in extreme conditions including heat, cold, and airborne particulates
• Repetitive lifting up to 50–75 pounds, bending, stooping, walking, turning, pivoting, and sitting in a forklift for entire shifts of varying lengths
• Noise level depends on location
• Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) required (eye protection, ear protection, safety shoes)
• Specific vision abilities required: close vision, distance vision, and color vision

• Hourly pay: $16.00 per hour
• Competitive pay, holiday pay, and daily pay with access to earned wages before payday
• Referral bonuses
• Long‑term career advancement opportunities
• Paid time off
• Medical, dental, vision, basic life, AD&D, and short‑term & long‑term disability insurance for eligible full‑time employees
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Great team environment

48forty Solutions is an equal opportunity employer.