As a Mulcher, you’ll get to operate grinding equipment to process unusable pallet wood into mulch products in a safe and efficient manner. This position supports pallet recycling operations by sorting scrap materials, monitoring equipment performance, maintaining cleanliness of the work area, and following all safety procedures. The Mulcher helps ensure production goals are met while maintaining quality standards and supporting overall yard and plant operations.
Hourly Pay:
$20.00/hr
Shift(s):
1st Shift: Monday - Friday 10:30am - 7:00pm
Location:
Eastford, CT 06242
What You'll Do- Operate mulch grinding and processing equipment to convert unusable pallet wood into mulch material safely and efficiently
- Sort and inspect scrap pallet wood to remove metal, debris, and non-processable materials prior to grinding
- Monitor grinder performance and material flow to ensure consistent quality and production output
- Perform routine equipment inspections, cleaning, lubrication, and basic preventative maintenance on grinders, conveyors, and related machinery
- Maintain a clean and organized work area while following all company safety procedures, OSHA guidelines, and lockout/tagout practices
- Assist with loading, stacking, transporting, and storing mulch products and scrap materials using forklifts or other material handling equipment as needed
- High School Diploma or GED
- Ability to lift wooden pallets which weigh about 50 lbs. on a regular basis
- Previous lumber, warehouse, construction, carpentry, landscaping, roofing, experience highly preferred
- Quick hands, attention to detail, commitment to quality
- Ability to communicate effectively
- Ability to work overtime as needed
- 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
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 Mulcher 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 stand 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.
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Pay RangeUSD $20.00 - USD $20.00 /Hr.Skills Required
- High school diploma or GED
- Ability to regularly lift wooden pallets weighing approximately 50 pounds
- Previous lumber, warehouse, construction, carpentry, landscaping, or roofing experience
- 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, and airborne particulates
- Ability to repetitively lift up to 50–75 pounds and stand, bend, stoop, walk, turn, and pivot for extended shifts
- Ability to use required personal protective equipment, including eye protection, hearing protection, and safety shoes
What We Do
We're here to make pallet management simple for your company. 48forty Solutions is the largest pallet management services companies in North America, with a national network of over 270 facilities, including 73 company-owned and operated pallet recycling plants, 186 onsite locations, 12 reverse logistics centers, 4 sorting centers, and more than 850 service providers. Trusted by over 2,700 customers across a wide variety of industries, we provide reliable, cost effective end-to-end pallet solutions, pallet supply and retrieval, on-site services, reverse logistics, and more. Our facilities and fleet are company owned and operated, not just a network of regional companies working together. This means consistent quality and pricing and a higher level of service and accountability to our customers. In each market we serve, our local teams know your business inside and out. We put our strength to work where it counts. Visit 48forty.com to learn more.







