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GDI Services Inc US

Pallet Management

Indianapolis, IN · On-site

$20/hr

This role will use pallet-handling equipment in addition to manual manipulation to effectively sort and organize pallets according to company and client standards. You will also be responsible for ...

GDI Services Inc US

Pallet Sorter & Janitor

Hammond, IN · On-site

$16/hr

This role will use pallet-handling equipment in addition to manual manipulation to effectively sort and organize pallets according to company and client standards. You will also be responsible for ...

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As of Aug 25, 2026, the average hourly pay for pallet in Indiana is $14.53, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $12.36 and $15.58 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a pallet?

Pallet jobs refer to roles that involve handling, assembling, moving, or managing pallets—flat structures used to support goods during storage or transportation in warehouses and distribution centers. Common pallet jobs include pallet jack operators, pallet builders, warehouse associates, and forklift drivers. These positions often require physical strength, attention to safety, and the ability to work efficiently in fast-paced environments. Workers may be responsible for loading and unloading shipments, organizing inventory, and maintaining clean, safe work areas.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a pallet jack operator?

To thrive as a Pallet Jack Operator, you need a good understanding of warehouse operations, basic math, and physical stamina, typically with a high school diploma or equivalent. Familiarity with pallet jacks (manual or electric), inventory management systems, and possibly OSHA safety certifications is important. Attention to detail, teamwork, and strong communication skills help operators work efficiently and safely. These skills ensure smooth logistics, minimize workplace accidents, and support overall supply chain effectiveness.

What are some common challenges faced by pallet operators in a warehouse setting?

Pallet operators often encounter challenges such as managing heavy loads, navigating tight warehouse spaces, and maintaining efficiency during peak periods. Ensuring proper stacking and securing of goods to prevent damage during transport is critical. Operators must also remain vigilant about safety protocols to reduce the risk of injury and work closely with team members to coordinate the movement of materials throughout the facility.

What is the difference between Pallet vs Forklift Operator?

AspectPalletForklift Operator
Primary RoleHandling, stacking, and moving palletsOperating forklifts to lift and transport materials
Required CertificationsNone typically requiredForklift certification often required
Work EnvironmentWarehouses, distribution centersWarehouses, construction sites, manufacturing plants
Industry UsageLogistics, retail, manufacturingLogistics, manufacturing, construction

While a pallet is a flat platform used for stacking goods, a forklift operator is a worker who operates machinery to move those pallets. Pallets are essential tools in logistics, whereas forklift operators are skilled workers responsible for safely handling and transporting pallets and other materials in various industries.

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Infographic showing various Pallet job openings in Indiana as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 79% Full Time, 17% Part Time, 1% Contract, and 2% Nights. Highlights an 99% Physical, and 1% Hybrid job distribution, with an average salary of $30,214 per year, or $14.5 per hour.

Pallet Management

Indianapolis, IN

GDI Services Inc US
Facilities Support Services • 10K+ employees

5.6

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$20/hr

Full-time

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Job description

GDI provides best in class integrated, high level, facility maintenance services to The United States and Canada. We have more than 30,000 team members who will effectively contribute to the success of ours and our customer’s businesses. With almost a century of facility service experience, state of the art business practices, environmentally friendly processes and supplies and an established global reputation, we are able to offer unrivaled client experience and satisfaction.

This role will use pallet-handling equipment in addition to manual manipulation to effectively sort and organize pallets according to company and client standards. You will also be responsible for managing the pallet sorting area ensuring that it is clean and orderly.

Schedule:

  • Monday - Friday @ 2:00PM - 10:30PM

Essential Duties:

  • Clean and sort pallets
  • Empty trailers and load sorted pallets
  • Clear, sweep, and organize areas including Janitorial cleaning

Qualifications:

  • Must undergo a Infomart background screening
  • Must undergo a basic drug screening
  • Must be able to lift 35+ lbs.
  • Fork-lift experience desired but not required
  • Must have Steel-toe Safety Shoes

Equal Opportunity Employer:

GDI, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and takes pride in maintaining a diverse environment. We do not discriminate in recruitment, hiring, training, promotion or other employment practices for reasons of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital or veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status.
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About GDI Integrated Facility Services

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When you partner with GDI, we work behind our mission as a commercial cleaning company to consistently deliver the best, most trusted facility services and innovative solutions to meet our clients need and standards. Our executive team is comprised of commercial cleaning company industry leaders who have established knowledge and capabilities on cleaning, technical services and manufacturing for years — leading and steering the ships for almost 24,000 employees in North America. From our humble beginnings in 1926, to becoming the fifth-largest facility services business in North America, GDI would not be the office cleaning company it is today without looking back at how we have grown through purchase/partnership transactions with strong local businesses to help us enter into new geographies, broaden our service offering, add to the strength and depth of our management team and ultimately, to service our clients better.

Industry

Facilities support services

Company size

10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

Southfield, MI, US

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