Posted 4 days ago
Production Associate - Pallet Saw Shop
AI Summary
Operates power saws to cut, slot, and trim wood pallets in a manufacturing environment, adhering to safety rules and communicating with plant management.
About this role
Overview
As a Saw Shop Operator, you’ll get to setup our builders for success by setting up and operating power saws to slot, cut, and trim wood for pallet creation! You’ll be the a vital piece of our pallet manufacturing process, and we’re looking for a motivated individual to fill this role!
Hourly Pay:
$17.05/hr.
Shift(s):
Monday - Friday 5:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Location:
Chicago, IL 60624
What You'll Do
Operate power saws to cut & trim wood pallets
Follow and adhere to all safety rules and regulations
Communicate to plant management effectively on a regular basis
Ability to work overtime as needed
What You'll Need
High School Diploma or GED
Ability to lift wooden pallets which weigh about 50 lbs. on a regular basis
Previous lumber, warehouse, construction, carpentry, landscaping, roofing, experience highly preferred
Quick hands, attention to detail, commitment to quality
Ability to communicate effectively
Ability to work overtime as needed
What We Offer
- 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
What It's Like
48forty Solutions is the largest pallet management services company in North America! We provide end-to-end pallet solutions, from supply to retrieval, on-site services, reverse logistics, and packaging materials. We are truly Pallet Management Made Simple, our workforce is the heart and soul of our business, and we’re looking for our next Saw Shop 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 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 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.
48forty Solutions is an equal opportunity employer.
Pay Range
Starting from USD $17.05/Hr.Skills
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