Forklift Operator

Kenco • Portland, OR

6d • $18 - $27

About The Position

The Forklift Operator safely and efficiently operates powered industrial equipment to move, load, unload, and stack products in preparation for shipping and receiving and to meet customer needs. Equipment may include standard sit-down or stand-up forklifts, clamp equipment, and picker equipment. The role also uses equipment to scan products and print labels, completes paperwork and uses inventory management systems as needed, follows product rotation procedures, and performs cycle counts. The operator carries out daily forklift safety inspections, helps keep the facility inspection-ready for SQFI, FDA, and customer requirements, reports incidents to a supervisor, and may perform housekeeping or other tasks assigned by a supervisor.

This position is not expected to travel. The approximate pay range is $17.94–$26.94. The posting describes a supportive, professional work environment and notes that reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Requirements

• At least two years of prior forklift operating experience.
• Must be a licensed forklift operator or able to obtain a Forklift Operator license.
• Pass a background check and drug screen.
• Basic computer skills.
• Attention to detail.

Nice To Haves

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate powered industrial equipment to move products or materials for distribution, including sit-down or stand-up forklifts, clamp equipment, and picker equipment.
• Load, unload, and store products or materials.
• Stack and transport materials and products to designated areas.
• Use equipment to scan products and print labels.
• Complete paperwork and operate inventory management systems as needed.
• Follow product rotation procedures.
• Complete cycle counts as required.
• Perform daily safety inspections of forklift trucks using the Safety Checklist.
• Ensure the facility is ready for inspections by SQFI, FDA, and customers.
• Communicate and report incidents to a supervisor.
• Perform housekeeping duties as needed.
• Complete miscellaneous tasks assigned by a supervisor.

Benefits

• Medical insurance, including HSA, HRA, and FSA accounts
• Supplemental insurance, including critical illness, hospital indemnity, and accidental injury coverage
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Basic life and supplemental life insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability coverage
• Paid parental leave
• 401(k)
• Paid time off of approximately two weeks, with accrual beginning on the first day of employment
• 10 employer-paid holidays

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed