Production Associate – Pallet Trim Trac Operator

48forty Solutions

Trim Trac Operator operating power saws to cut and trim pallets for 48forty Solutions. Supporting North America’s largest pallet management services company through safe, quality-focused plant operations.

Posted 8/4/2026full-timeChicago • Illinois • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $17 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates proficiency in operating power saws for wood pallet creation while adhering to safety regulations. Capable of lifting heavy loads and working in extreme conditions, with a strong focus on quality and effective communication.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Power Saw OperationLifting Up To 75 PoundsSafety ComplianceEffective CommunicationAttention To Detail

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Hard Skills

Power Saw OperationWood CuttingPallet CreationLifting Heavy LoadsBending And Stooping

Soft Skills

Attention To DetailCommitment To QualityEffective Communication

Tools & Technologies

Personal Protective Equipment

Certifications & Qualifications

High School DiplomaGED

Industry Keywords

Lumber ExperienceWarehouse ExperienceConstruction ExperienceCarpentry ExperienceLandscaping ExperienceRoofing Experience

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Set up and operate power saws to slot, cut, and trim wood for pallet creation
Operate power saws to cut and trim wood pallets
Follow and adhere to all safety rules and regulations
Communicate effectively with plant management on a regular basis
Work overtime as needed
Repetitively lift pallets and adjust body position to bend, stoop, walk, turn, pivot, and stand for entire shifts
Work in extreme conditions including heat, cold, elements, and air particulates

Requirements

What you’ll need

High school diploma or GED
Ability to lift wooden pallets weighing about 50 lbs. on a regular basis
Previous lumber, warehouse, construction, carpentry, landscaping, or roofing experience highly preferred
Quick hands, attention to detail, and commitment to quality
Ability to communicate effectively
Ability to work overtime as needed
Ability to work in extreme conditions including heat, cold, elements, and air particulates
Ability to repetitively lift up to 50–75 pounds
Ability to bend, stoop, walk, turn, pivot, and stand for entire shifts
Personal Protective Equipment required, including eye protection, ear protection at several locations, and safety shoes
Close, distance, and color vision abilities

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive Pay
Holiday Pay
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