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Forklift Operator - Pallet Sorter

Opelika, AL, US

$17/hour
6 days ago
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Summary

Overview

As aForklift Operator - Pallet Sorter, is responsible for Heavy Lifting by hand sorting pallets to grade while ensuring all trash and debris is removed from pallets prior to returning to customer. When using a forklift the Operator moves pallets and other materials through warehouse, supporting production requirements in those areas, as well as loading and unloading customer trailers. Forklift is 50% Pallet Sorting by hand is 50%Â This role is vital to the success of our Relogistics site!

Hourly Pay

$17.00/hr.

Shift(s)

3rd shift: Thursday - Sunday 5:00am - 3:00pm

4th shift: Thursday - Sunday 3:00pm - 1:30am

Location:

2701 Andrews Rd, Opelika, AL 36801

What You'll Do

  • Move sorted pallet stacks to appropriate staging area using Relogistics forklift equipmentÂ
  • Forklifts must be operated with extreme care, adhering to company safety procedures at all times
  • Hand-sorting wooden pallets, when required
  • Repairing wooden pallets using a nail gun, when required
  • Maintain a clean & safe working environmentÂ

What You'll Need

  • High School Diploma or GED
  • Forklift certification preferredÂ
  • 1-3 years of forklift experienceÂ
  • Previous experience in a warehouse, logistics, lumber, carpentry, lumber, welding, roofing, and/or construction is strongly preferredÂ
  • Willingness to work in a labor intensive environmentÂ
  • Ability to communicate effectivelyÂ
  • Willing to work overtime as neededÂ

What We Offer

  • Competitive PayÂ
  • Holiday PayÂ
  • Referral BonusesÂ
  • Long-Term Career Advancement
  • Paid Time OffÂ
  • Medical, Dental, Vision, Basic Life, AD&D, and Short-Term & Long-Term Disability insurance for Eligible Full Time EmployeesÂ
  • Â 401(k) Retirement PlanÂ
  • Great Team EnvironmentÂ

What It's Like

Relogistics is part of 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 Forklift Operator to join our team!Â

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 adjust body position to bend, stoop, walk, turn, pivot, and sit in a forklift for entire shifts of varying lengths
  • 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 visionÂ
  • May be required to lift pallets by hand, each weighing between 50 lbs. to 75 lbsÂ

Relogistics is an equal opportunity employer.

Pay Range

USD $17.00 - USD $17.00 /Hr.

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