Manufacturing Associate - Pallet Builder/Repair

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 a 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 pallets by hand for forklift operators to move to designated areas.
• Follow all company safety procedures to ensure a safe work environment for yourself and others.
• Maintain high standards of quality while producing a high volume of finished goods.
• Work in extreme conditions, including exposure to elements, heat, cold, and air particulates.
• Repetitively lift 50–75 pounds and adjust body position to bend, stoop, walk, turn, pivot, and stand for entire shifts.

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.
• Specific vision abilities required: close vision, distance vision, and color vision.
• Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is required (eye protection, ear protection at several locations, safety shoes).

Pay

Hourly pay: $17.13/hr. plus piece rate ($0.50 per pallet). Potential earnings: $17.13 – $23.00/hr.

Schedule

1st Shift: Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM – 3:30 PM.

Benefits

• Competitive pay, holiday pay, and daily pay—access earned wages before payday.
• Referral bonuses.
• 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: 2750 Hogum Bay Rd NE, Lacey, WA 98516.