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Exciting Opportunity! – Urgently Hiring Forklift Operator in Independence, OR!

Job Title: Forklift Operator

Pay: $18.50 per hour Hours: Monday - Friday from 5 AM - 3:30 PM Start Date: ASAP

Looking for a hands-on role in a growing company? Join a leading logistics company as a Forklift Operator in Independence, OR, and make a meaningful impact every day! As a Forklift Operator, you’ll play a key role in supporting daily operations, ensuring efficiency and safety in our warehousing environment. You’ll collaborate closely with the operations team to drive success and deliver results that truly matter.

What You’ll Do:

As a Forklift Operator, you will be responsible for:

• Performing thorough safety checks of the forklift before operation to ensure safe working conditions.
• Monitoring fluid levels, including oil, water, and fuel, prior to using the lift.
• Ensuring packaging lines are stocked with empty pallets and communicating inventory needs to the supervisor.
• Safely removing palletized bags from production lines and transporting them to the stretch-wrapper.
• Operating the stretch-wrapper, changing the stretch film as needed.
• Stacking palletized goods in designated rows safely and effectively, while protecting other inventory from damage.
• Actively contributing to plant cleanliness by re-stacking, picking up debris, and maintaining equipment.
• Reading Bills of Lading (BOLs) accurately and loading carriers’ trucks with the correct quantities and SKUs.
• Communicating any discrepancies found on BOLs to the dispatcher or office personnel.
• Conducting physical inventory counts of finished goods as required.
• Performing various additional tasks as assigned.

What You’ll Bring:

The ideal candidate for this role will have:

• Proven ability to operate a forklift safely and efficiently.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Capability to climb on and off required equipment and to sit for extended periods.
• Strong communication skills to effectively convey information.
• Proficiency in basic mathematics (addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division).
• Basic reading and writing skills to follow instructions and read English.
• Ability to work in varying environmental conditions, including dust, heat, cold, and rain.
• Willingness to work mandatory overtime, including weekends and holidays.

Why Join Us in Independence?

• Flexible hours that promote a healthy work-life balance.
• Competitive pay along with great benefits, including affordable health and prescription coverage after just 30 days of employment.
• Retirement plan with 401k/Pension options available.
• Referral bonus of $100 for referring a friend (as long as they work at least 160 hours).

Location & Schedule:

This position is on-site in Independence, OR, and offers Monday to Friday shifts from 5 AM to 3:30 PM.

Ready to Take the Next Step?

If you’re ready to start a rewarding career as a Forklift Operator in Independence, apply today or contact our recruiting team to learn more. Don’t wait; we’re hiring now!