Forklift Operator

As a Forklift Operator
, you’ll load and unload trailers with wooden pallets and move pallets inside our plants to keep manufacturing production moving efficiently. We’re looking for a motivated individual who will keep things moving at a safe and efficient pace.

Pay: $18.50/hr

Shift: Monday - Friday 7:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Location: Minneapolis, MN

• 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, welding, 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
• Competitive Pay, Holiday Pay, and Daily Pay – access to your earned wages before payday
• Referral Bonuses
• Long‑Term Career Advancement
• 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

We provide end‑to‑end pallet solutions, from supply to retrieval, on‑site services, reverse logistics, and packaging materials. Our workforce is the heart and soul of our business, and we’re looking for our next Forklift Operator to join our team.

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 job functions.

• Ability to work in extreme conditions, including heat, cold, and air particulates
• Repetitive lifting up to 50‑75 pounds and adjusting body position to bend, stoop, walk, turn, pivot, and sit in a forklift for entire shifts of varying lengths
• Noise level in the work environment varies by location
• Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is required (eye protection, ear protection at several locations, safety shoes)
• Specific vision abilities required: close vision, distance vision, and color vision

48forty Solutions is an equal opportunity employer.