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Morgan Contractors

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Industrial Painter

Portland, OR · On-site

$20 - $26/hr

Experience operating scissor lifts and boom lifts (certification preferred). * OSHA 10/30 safety ... Ability to lift 50 lbs, stand for extended periods * Work Environment: Field setting, comfortable ...

Herc Rentals

Field Service Mechanic A

Portland, OR · On-site

$25 - $35/hr

Diagnose and repair heavy equipment as required to ensure proper operating condition at the job ... Ability to operate and test equipment such as boom lifts, forklifts, compressors, portable and ...

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As of Aug 8, 2026, the average hourly pay for boom lift operator in Oregon is $27.31, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $22.12 and $31.78 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a boom lift operator?

A Boom Lift Operator is responsible for operating a boom lift to safely raise and position workers, materials, or equipment at elevated heights. They ensure compliance with safety regulations, inspect equipment before use, and communicate with ground personnel to complete tasks efficiently. Boom Lift Operators are commonly found in construction, maintenance, and warehouse settings where high-reach access is needed. Proper training and certification are typically required to operate a boom lift safely.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a boom lift operator?

To thrive as a Boom Lift Operator, you need proven mechanical aptitude, hand-eye coordination, and a thorough understanding of safety protocols, often supported by a valid operator certification such as OSHA or ANSI. Operators regularly use controls on various boom lifts and may need to read site plans or safety checklists to ensure proper equipment operation. Strong situational awareness, clear communication, and attention to detail are crucial soft skills for this role. These abilities ensure safe and efficient operation, minimize workplace hazards, and support productive teamwork on job sites.

What are the typical daily responsibilities of a boom lift operator?

As a Boom Lift Operator, your day-to-day tasks include performing pre-operation equipment inspections, safely maneuvering the lift to position workers or materials at elevated heights, and adhering to site-specific procedures and safety guidelines. You’ll frequently coordinate with site supervisors, ground crews, and other equipment operators to complete tasks efficiently and safely. Additionally, you may be responsible for minor equipment maintenance or reporting any mechanical issues. This role involves both independent work and teamwork within fast-paced, sometimes changing environments, so flexibility and vigilance are key to success.

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Forklift Operator (Crew C) Ontario, OR

Simplot

Ontario, OR

$22.62/hr

Full-time

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Company rating: 7.1 out of 10

Based on 48 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

213th of 435 rated food and drinks producers

Job description

The Simplot Company is a diverse, privately held global food and agriculture company headquartered in Boise, Idaho. We are a true farm-to-table company with an integrated portfolio including food processing and food brands, phosphate mining, fertilizer manufacturing, farming, ranching and cattle production, and other enterprises related to agriculture.

Summary

Operates electric and/ or gas-powered industrial truck equipped with lifting devices such as forklift, boom, scoop, or elevating platform, to push, pull, lift, stack, tier, or move finished products, equipment, or dry supply materials by performing the following duties.

Key Responsibilities

   

  • Operate forklift to deliver, stack and unstack pallets of dry goods and supplies, finished or toted product recording item and count of stock delivered or received.
  • Perform physical finished product inventory as required.
  • Record/track held product and other product that is shuttled to and from Americold.
  • Weigh materials or products and records weight on tags, labels, or production schedules as required.
  • Supply operations employees will work in process materials as required.
  • Change or assist in the changing of batteries or filling Propane tanks.
  • Occasionally stack finished cases and removed damaged cases as required.
  • Participate in the training and development of others as necessary or directed.
  • Perform required quality checks and sampling.
  • Notify appropriate personnel of equipment breakdown.
  • Will assist in training other plant personnel.
  • Other duties may be assigned.
Typical Education
High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
Relevant Experience
1+ years related experience and/or training
Qualifications
  • High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • Incumbent must obtain and maintain a valid equipment operator’s license with a Lift Truck and platform/Scissor Lift endorsement within 30 days of starting the bid.
  • Must demonstrate qualification through a job skill evaluation (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, conversion of fractions, decimals, and percentages, and basic mechanical principles).
  • Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence.
Other Information

No relocation assistance offered for this role.

Shift: 6:00pm-6:00am

Wage: $22.62 p/hr + Nights Differential

Job Requisition ID: 26838

Travel Required: None

Location(s): GF Plant - Ontario 

Country: United States


**The Simplot Company is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, physical or mental disability, medical condition, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, marital status, or any other protected status. 

If the Simplot Company decides to offer you this position, such offer will be conditioned on your satisfactory completion of a post-offer criminal background check. For Washington Job Applicants, see the Washington State Attorney General’s Washington Fair Chance Act Guide and RCW 49.94.010 for more information.**

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The J.R. Simplot Company is a diverse, privately held organization, with roots firmly planted in agriculture and agriculture-related businesses. The J.R. Simplot Company is a true farm-to-table company with operations that touch every aspect of agriculture, including seed production, farming and ranching, plant sciences, fertilizer manufacturing, food processing, commercial product development, and distribution.

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Company size

10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

Boise, ID, US

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