Forklift Operator
Our Client is a contract packer or co-packer, co-packs ready to drink beverage products in aluminum cans ranging from juices, energy drinks, teas and carbonated soda drinks in a wide variety of aluminum can sizes.
Summary
The Forklift Operator is responsible for the safe and efficient operation of a forklift in the warehouse as well as loading and unloading trucks. This position ensures all transactions are accurately entered into the existing ERP, moves materials both physically and in the ERP system to ensure location accuracy and will stage materials for other teams.
Shift(s):
Mon – Fri, 7am - 3:30pm
Rotating 12hour Day Shift 6am - 6:30pm (2,2,3 schedule)
Wed-Sun 6am-2:30pm
Fri-Tues 6am-2:30pm
Pay: Starting at $21/hr - More for well qualified candidates! Shift differential for certain hours!
MUST have recent forklift experience!
Duties
Moves lever and presses pedals to drive truck and control movement of lifting apparatus. Inspecting the forklift before initial use. Fill and maintain all propane tanks and accessories.
Reviews production schedules and related information and confers with department supervisors to determine material requirements to identify overdue materials and to track material
Requisitions material and establishes sequential delivery dates to departments, according to job order priorities and material availability
Examines material delivered to production departments to verify conformance to specifications
Arranges in-plant transfer of materials to meet production schedules. Computes amount of material required to complete job orders
Compiles and maintains manual or computerized records such as material inventory, in process production reports, and status and location of materials
Moves or transports materials from one department to another. Arranges for repair and assembly of material or part
Monitors and controls movement of material
Qualifications
1+ years of experience working in a manufacturing environment
1+ years of experience operating a forklift
Knowledge of OSHA Safety Standards and Regulations
Strong understanding of OSHA regulations
Possesses a high regard for safety in the workplace
Certified Forklift Operator License preferred
RF Scanning experience preferred
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12600 SW Crescent Street STE 180, Beaverton, OR 97005
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Full-time- ID: #54035466
- State: Oregon Portland 97201 Portland USA
- City: Portland
- Salary: USD TBD TBD
- Showed: 2025-06-19
- Deadline: 2025-08-18
- Category: General labor