Forklift Operator Independence, Oregon Starting at $19.50/Hour + 20+ Hours of Weekly Overtime Available Monday–Friday | 3:00 PM – 1:30 AM Put Your Skills in Gear and Start Earning More
Looking for a job with steady hours, serious overtime, and the opportunity to work with a team that values hard work?
We're seeking a dependable, safety-focused Forklift Operator to join a fast-paced operation where your contributions directly impact production, shipping, and customer success. If you enjoy staying busy, operating equipment, and being part of a team that gets things done, this could be the perfect fit.
Why You'll Want This Job
Massive Overtime Potential – 20+ overtime hours available each week
Day Shift Schedule – Enjoy your evenings at home
Stable, Long-Term Opportunity – Consistent work with a growing operation
Fast-Paced Environment – Every day brings new challenges and responsibilities
Hands-On Role – Stay active and engaged throughout your shift
Safety-Driven Culture – Work for a company that puts safety first
What You'll Do
As a Forklift Operator, you'll play a critical role in keeping production running smoothly and ensuring products move safely and efficiently through the facility.
Your Day Could Include:
- Performing daily equipment inspections and safety checks
- Monitoring oil, water, and fuel levels to keep equipment operating at peak performance
- Supplying packaging lines with empty pallets and maintaining inventory flow
- Removing finished products from production lines and operating stretch-wrapping equipment
- Storing inventory accurately and efficiently in designated locations
- Loading outbound trucks according to Bills of Lading (BOLs)
- Verifying SKU numbers, quantities, and shipment accuracy
- Communicating shipping changes with dispatch and office personnel
- Conducting physical inventory counts and maintaining inventory accuracy
- Keeping the facility clean, organized, and operating efficiently
- Supporting production goals while maintaining the highest safety standards
What We're Looking For
We're searching for reliable team players who take pride in their work and understand the importance of safety, accuracy, and productivity.
Qualifications:
✔ Previous forklift operating experience
✔ Ability to lift up to 50 pounds
✔ Ability to climb on and off equipment throughout the day
✔ Comfort sitting and operating machinery for extended periods
✔ Strong communication and teamwork skills
✔ Basic math skills including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division
✔ Ability to read, understand, and follow written instructions in English
✔ Willingness to work in a variety of conditions including heat, cold, dust, and rain
✔ Flexibility to work mandatory overtime, weekends, and holidays when needed
Ready to Move Your Career Forward?
If you're looking for a position that offers steady hours, excellent overtime opportunities, hands-on work, and long-term stability, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply today and turn your forklift experience into a career with momentum!