Full-Time

Office Manager

Posted on 9/8/2026

Deadline 9/8/27
48forty Solutions

48forty Solutions

1,001-5,000 employees

Pallet management for retail supply chains

Compensation Overview

CA$56k - CA$60k/yr

Whitby, ON, Canada

In Person

Bachelor's

Category
Administrative & Executive Assistance (1)
Required Skills
Microsoft Office
First Aid
Customer Service

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Requirements
  • A high school diploma or equivalent is required.
  • A four-year college degree or 3–5 years of relevant experience is preferred.
  • Strong Microsoft Office skills are required.
  • At least 2 years of experience working in a customer service environment is required.
  • Ability to manage demanding timelines is required.
  • Ability to work independently and manage time efficiently is required.
  • Applicants must be 18 years of age or older.
Responsibilities
  • Respond promptly to customer inquiries and complaints, providing a complete resolution.
  • Partner with management members to establish and maintain customer and vendor accounts.
  • Assist with the complete new-hire process in coordination with the Recruiter and Human Resources Onboarding Team.
  • Manage the local accounts-payable process by creating purchase orders, reviewing local accounts-payable invoices, and communicating with local vendors and Corporate Accounting.
  • Manage the local accounts-receivable process by ensuring that all customers are invoiced accurately and on time.
  • Ensure adherence to company policies, safety rules, and regulations.
  • Complete daily, weekly, and monthly operations reports, including payroll, production, shipping, and receiving reports.
  • Perform general clerical duties, including sorting and processing mail, answering phones, maintaining company bulletin boards, and dispatching drivers.
  • Order and maintain office supplies, personal protective equipment, and first-aid inventory.
  • Facilitate operational requirements by scheduling and completing administrative projects as needed.
Desired Qualifications
  • Prior manufacturing and/or transportation experience is preferred.

48forty Solutions provides pallet management services for businesses, especially in retail, offering new, custom, and recycled pallets, as well as pallet rental, sale, retrieval, transportation, and recycling, plus consulting. It coordinates the end-to-end pallet lifecycle, supplying pallets as needed, moving them to storage or shipping locations, retrieving empty pallets, and recycling or reusing them with technology and trained staff to track pallet flow. The company differentiates itself by combining full-spectrum pallet management with a strong recycling loop, transportation coordination, and consulting, and it has expanded through acquisitions to broaden its offerings. Its goal is to help retailers and other businesses run a more efficient and environmentally friendly pallet supply chain by reducing waste and improving inventory control.

Company Size

1,001-5,000

Company Stage

Acquired

Total Funding

$25K

Headquarters

Alpharetta, Georgia

Founded

1992

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Tony Brooks became CEO on July 9, 2026, bringing logistics operating discipline.
  • January 15, 2026 restructuring cut debt over 80% and added $75 million.
  • SFI certification and recycled pallets match customer waste-reduction procurement goals.

What critics are saying

  • Antares and KKR became majority owners after a distressed January 2026 recapitalization.
  • Mike Hachtman exited; Dave Russell ran interim CEO before Tony Brooks arrived in July 2026.
  • If pallet margins weaken, lender control and leadership churn force a 2027 breakup sale.

What makes 48forty Solutions unique

  • 48forty's SFI-certified recycled whitewood pallets remain unique in North America.
  • Its 239,624 SFI-certified pallets and 225-plus facilities create nationwide supply density.
  • IDS software and PalTrax add tracking, inventory, and ERP integration.

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Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Employee Referral Bonus

Paid Holidays

Growth & Insights and Company News

Headcount

6 month growth

0%

1 year growth

0%

2 year growth

29%
Business Wire
Apr 30th, 2024
48Forty Solutions Leads The Industry With Sfi-Certified Recycled Pallets, Setting A New Standard In Sustainability

HOUSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--48forty Solutions is now certified to the Sustainable Forestry Initiative (SFI) Chain-of-Custody Standard, making it the first company producing recycled pallets to achieve this certification. 48forty Solutions is one of the largest pallet management services companies in North America and this certification underscores the company’s commitment to environmental responsibility and sustainability. SFI certification ensures that all recycled pallets provided by 48forty Solutions are manufactured from recycled materials. SFI’s Chain-of-Custody Standard tracks certified forest content, non-certified forest content, and recycled forest content to the end product. “We are proud to lead the way as the first recycled pallet company in North America offering SFI-certified pallets,” said Mike Hachtman, CEO at 48forty Solutions. “This certification sets us apart in the industry and provides our customers peace of mind knowing that they are choosing pallets that are produced from recycled materials.”

Waste Advantage Magazine
Jun 9th, 2023
48forty Solutions, LLC Completes Acquisition of Taylor Pallets & Recycling

48forty Solutions, a leading national provider of recycled pallets and pallet management services, today announced that it has acquired South Carolina-based pallet management company Taylor Pallets & Recycling.

Business Wire
Jun 8th, 2023
48forty Solutions, LLC Completes Acquisition of Taylor Pallets & Recycling

48forty Solutions, a leading provider of recycled pallets and pallet management services, announces the acquisition of Taylor Pallets & Recycling.

Financial Post
Nov 30th, 2022
48forty Solutions, LLC Completes Acquisition of Dependable Pallet Logistics

HOUSTON — 48forty Solutions (“48forty”), a leading national provider of recycled pallets and pallet management services, today announced that it has acquired…