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Forklift Operator - Pallet Manufacturing
Job Description
$21.00
Per Hour
Position range in Kansas City, MO-KS Metropolitan Statistical Area $20.92
•$26.84 Per hour Forklift Operator
•Pallet Manufacturing
48forty Solutions
Occupation:
Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators
Location:
Kansas City, MO
•64167
Job Type:
Full Time (30 Hours or More)
Posted:
09/03/2026
Positions available: 1
Source:
48forty Solutions | Summit Partners
Web Site:
www.48forty.com
Job #: 2026-5624
Job Requirements and Properties
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Job Description
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•Pallet Manufacturing Location US-MO-Kansas City
ID 2026-5624
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:
$21.00/hr Shift(s): Monday
•
Friday:
6:00 PM
•3:00
PM Location:
Kansas City, MO 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, and Daily Pay
•Access to your 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 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 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 vision 48forty Solutions is an equal opportunity employer. Pay Range Starting from USD $21.00/Hr. Options Apply Apply Submit a Referral Refer
Benefits
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- 401(k) Plans
- Other Retirement and Savings
- Health Insurance
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What they do
A Forklift or Pallet Jack Operator operates forklift machinery used to lift heavy loads or pallets at a construction site, warehouse or factory.
$44,785 / year median in Missouri
+11% projected growth