Manufacturing Associate – Automation Piece Rate

48forty Solutions

Automated pallet repairer building and repairing wooden pallets for 48forty Solutions, North America's largest pallet management services company. Stacking finished products and maintaining high-volume quality production.

Posted 8/4/2026full-timeAtlanta • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $14 - $25 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates the ability to build and repair wooden pallets while adhering to safety protocols and quality standards. Capable of working in extreme conditions and performing physical tasks such as lifting and bending throughout shifts.

Highest-signal resume keywords

WoodworkingPallet ConstructionSafety CompliancePhysical EnduranceAttention to Detail

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Hard Skills

Nail Gun OperationPallet RepairWood StackingLumber HandlingCarpentryWarehouse OperationsConstruction ExperienceLandscaping ExperienceRoofing ExperienceQuality Control

Soft Skills

Effective CommunicationCommitment to Quality

Tools & Technologies

Personal Protective Equipment

Certifications & Qualifications

High School DiplomaGED

Industry Keywords

WarehouseConstructionCarpentryLandscapingRoofing

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Receive wood from saw shop and piece together with 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 procedures as set by the company
Achieve high standards of quality while maintaining high volume of finished goods
Build and repair wooden pallets from freshly cut or recycled wood daily to fulfill customer needs
Work in conditions including heat, cold, elements, and air particulate
Repetitively lift pallets and adjust body position to bend, stoop, walk, turn, pivot, and stand for entire shifts

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 and attention to detail
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 particulate
Repetitively lift up to 50–75 pounds
Ability to bend, stoop, walk, turn, pivot, and stand for entire shifts of varying lengths
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