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FORKLIFT OPERATOR

48forty Solutions and Relogistics Services • Eastford, CT, United States • from $18 / hour • 1d ago

FORKLIFT OPERATOR

Location US-CT-Eastford

ID 2026-3778

Category Plant Operations

Position Type Full-Time

Remote No

Overview

As a Forklift Operator, you’ll get to load and unload trailer 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!

Hourly Pay:

$18.00/hr

Shift(s):

1st Shift: Monday - Friday 7:30am - 4:00pm

Location:

Eastford, CT 06242

What You'll Do

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

What You'll Need

1-3 years of forklift experience
Previous experience in a warehouse, logistics, lumber, carpentry, lumber, 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

What We Offer

Competitive Pay
Holiday Pay
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 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 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 sit in a forklift for entire shifts of varying lengths in time