Manufacturing Associate - Automation Piece Rate

48forty Solutions is the largest pallet management services company in North America, providing end-to-end pallet solutions from supply to retrieval, on-site services, reverse logistics, and packaging materials.

About the role

As an Automated Pallet Repairer, you’ll build and repair wooden pallets daily from freshly cut or recycled wood to fulfill customer needs. This is a piece-rate position—earn more by repairing more pallets.

The work environment involves repetitive lifting (50–75 lbs), bending, stooping, walking, turning, pivoting, and standing for entire shifts. You’ll work in extreme conditions, including heat, cold, and air particulates. The noise level varies by location, and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is required (eye protection, ear protection at several locations, safety shoes). Specific vision abilities required include close, distance, and color vision.

Responsibilities

• Receive wood from the saw shop and assemble pallets using a nail gun along set stringers.
• Stack finished product by hand for forklift operators to move to appropriate areas.
• Ensure safety for yourself and others by following all company procedures.
• Maintain high standards of quality while producing a high volume of finished goods.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Ability to lift wooden pallets weighing about 50 lbs regularly.
• Previous experience in lumber, warehouse, construction, carpentry, landscaping, or roofing is highly preferred.
• Quick hands, attention to detail, and commitment to quality.
• Ability to communicate effectively.
• Ability to work overtime as needed.

Pay

Starting at $14.00/hour or $0.33 per pallet (piece rate, based on production).

Schedule

• Monday – Friday, 6:00 AM – 1:30 PM
• Monday – Friday, 2:00 PM – 9:30 PM

Benefits

• Competitive pay, holiday pay, and daily pay—access 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.