Forklift Operator

Job Description

Job Description

Steady daytime hours and top-tier pay for an experienced operator ready to run a full-size forklift.

SALARY: $21.00 – $24.00 per hour

LOCATION: TUALATIN, OR

SCHEDULE: Full-Time, Temporary/Temp-to-Hire, Monday–Friday, 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM

WHY YOU'LL LOVE THIS ROLE

• Real Equipment, Real Skill: Run a 30,000 lb full-size forklift, heavy equipment work, not a pallet jack.
• Predictable Hours: 8:30am - 5pm Monday to Friday 
• Competitive Pay: $22–$24 per hour based on experience.
• Steady Work: Consistent, full-time hours moving material for an active operation.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

• Safely operate a 30,000 lb full-size forklift throughout the facility and yard
• Move, lift, and position large beams of steel with precision and control
• Apply strong spatial awareness when maneuvering long, full-size beams in confined or high-traffic areas
• Transport and unload raw materials from incoming shipments
• Load outgoing materials onto flatbed trucks in a safe and organized manner
• Inspect forklift and material-handling equipment before use and report any mechanical issues
• Follow all facility safety protocols, including proper rigging, banding, and load-securement practices
• Maintain a clean and organized work area, including staging and storage locations for materials
• Communicate effectively with warehouse, shipping, and receiving team members to coordinate material flow

WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR

• Prior experience operating a full-size (30,000 lb capacity or greater) forklift required
• Current forklift certification preferred; willingness to certify may be considered
• Experience handling steel, beams, or other long/oversized materials strongly preferred
• Strong spatial awareness and depth perception for maneuvering large loads safely
• Ability to read basic labels, packing slips, and shipping documents
• Dependable, safety-focused, and able to work well independently and as part of a team
• Ability to pass a background check and drug screen

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Position requires safely operating heavy equipment and occasional lifting up to 50 lbs. in a warehouse/manufacturing environment with exposure to noise and varying temperatures.

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