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 from freshly cut or recycled wood daily to fulfill customer needs. This is a piece-rate position—earn more by repairing more pallets.

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.
• Work in a fast-paced environment with repetitive lifting (50–75 lbs) and frequent bending, stooping, walking, turning, and pivoting.

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 and work overtime as needed.
• Ability to work in extreme conditions (heat, cold, air particulates) and wear required PPE (eye protection, ear protection, safety shoes).
• Specific vision abilities: close vision, distance vision, and color vision.

Pay

Hourly pay: $14.00–$25.00 per hour (production-based position).

Schedule

Monday–Friday, 3:00 PM–11:00 PM.

Benefits

• Competitive pay, holiday pay, and daily pay with access to earned wages before payday.
• Referral bonuses and long-term career advancement opportunities.
• Paid Time Off (PTO).
• 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.

Location

Atlanta, GA, 30315.