Forklift Operator

Swing Forklift Operator

Job Type: Full-time

Shift Swing Shift available 4/10's Tuesday-Friday and occasional Saturday

Swing (10 hrs) 4:00 pm-2:30 am

Forklift Operator job summary

Operate powered industrial trucks to load and unload materials and deliveries and move them to and from storage areas, machines and loading docks, into railroad cars or trucks or storage facilities.

Essential duties and responsibilities

• Obtains copy of production schedule or shipping order and transports material or equipment to and from designated areas in the facility
• Loading and unloading goods from trucks
• Moving goods packed on pallets or in crates around the facility and warehouse
• Stacking goods in the correct storage bays, following inventory control instructions
• Checking loads are secure
• Stacking empty pallets
• Performing daily equipment checks such as recharging the truck’s battery and lubricating equipment
• Removing machine attachments and waste material from machines
• Providing materials to machines

Qualification requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent
• Good math, language and reading skills; basic computer skills may be required
• High degree of attention required to prevent injury to others; promote a safe work environment
• Follow instructions for operating equipment and keeping records
• Execute assignments in an accurate, timely and safe manner
• Maintain a clean & safe environment
• May be required to use scanner gun
• Clean driving record and a valid state motor vehicle operator’s license may be required
• Forklift certification a plus

Physical demands and abilities

• Regularly sitting on a powered industrial truck
• Frequently lift up to 50 pounds and adjust body position to bend, stoop, stand, walk, turn, pivot, and stand for long periods of time
• Having a good sense of balance
• Having good eye-hand-foot coordination
• Ability to assess weights and judge distances and heights
• Ability to work in varying temperatures, depending upon season

***Our Commitment to Diversity***

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and Affirmative Action Employer. We are committed to providing a workplace based on mutual respect where all employees feel respected. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race/ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, natural origin, age, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $20.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• On-the-job training
• Opportunities for advancement
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Referral program
• Safety equipment provided
• Vision insurance
• Wellness program

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• Evening shift
• Overtime

Experience:

• Forklift: 1 year (Required)

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Required)
• Night Shift (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Tualatin, OR 97062 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Tualatin, OR 97062: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $20