Manufacturing Associate – Reman Pallet Builder

48forty Solutions

Pallet repair associate building and restoring recycled pallets for 48forty Solutions, North America’s largest pallet management company. Inspecting, stacking, and securing repaired pallets for customer shipment.

Posted 8/17/2026full-timeHenderson • Colorado • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $20 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in building and repairing wooden pallets using various tools and methods while adhering to safety standards and quality control measures. Capable of working independently to meet production quotas and effectively communicate with team members.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Pallet ConstructionQuality ControlWoodworking Tools OperationSafety ComplianceProblem Solving

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Hard Skills

Pallet RepairWeldingCarpentryConstructionLumberingAttention to DetailPhysical StaminaInventory ControlLoad SecurityCraft Apprenticeship

Soft Skills

Effective CommunicationCommitment to Quality

Tools & Technologies

Air-Driven ToolsElectric ToolsPneumatic ToolsManual Tools

Certifications & Qualifications

High School Degree or GED

Industry Keywords

Personal Protective EquipmentSafety RulesExtreme ConditionsEye-Hand-Foot Coordination

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Build wooden pallets from recycled materials, deconstructed pallets, and/or lumber
Repair damaged pallets and return them to service-ready condition
Consolidate and ship repaired pallets back to customers
Utilize appropriate tools and methods for pallet repair
Communicate with Production Supervisors, Assistant Plant Manager, and Plant Manager
Examine repaired products to verify conformance to quality standards
Maintain a clean and safe working environment
Build and repair assigned pallet quantities after training
Work without constant supervision to achieve production quotas safely
Stack pallets or materials correctly according to inventory control instructions
Check loads to ensure they are secure

Requirements

What you’ll need

High school degree or GED required
Completion of a craft apprenticeship preferred
Requires quick hands, attention to detail, and commitment to quality
Observance of all safety rules and regulations
Ability to communicate effectively
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in standardized situations
Ability to interpret written, oral, diagram, or schedule instructions
Demonstrated experience safely operating air-driven, electric, pneumatic, and manual woodworking tools
Previous experience in welding, lumbering, construction, carpentry, or roofing strongly preferred
Ability to work in extreme conditions including heat, cold, and air particulate
Ability to repetitively lift up to 75 pounds
Ability to bend, stoop, walk, turn, pivot, and stand for entire shifts
Personal Protective Equipment required, including eye protection, ear protection where mandatory, and safety shoes
Close, distance, and color vision
Good sense of balance and eye-hand-foot coordination

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