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Forklift Operator March 31, 2025

ZA586

Located in Independence, OR

Pay: $17.60 +

Job Full Description

Express Employment Professionals is looking to hire Forklift Operators! The Forklift Operators would be responsible for the operation of a forklift or other heavy equipment to safely move, locate, relocate, stack, and count merchandise around the facility.

 

Major Job Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Performs a safety check of the forklift to ensure it is safe to operate.
  • Checks fluid levels- For oil, water, and fuel before operating the lift
  • Ensures the packaging lines have empty pallets available and informs the supervisor of the pallet inventory
  • Removes palletized bags from the production lines and places them on the stretch-wrapper Operates the stretch-wrapper and changes the stretch film as required
  • Places palletized bags in inventory and ensuring they are located in the proper rows storing them neatly without damaging other inventory
  • Actively participates in plant cleanliness by restacking, picking-up trash, and debris, and washing their equipment
  • Reads the BOLs and places the correct quantity and SKU on the carriers’ trucks in a safe and efficient manner. Any changes to the BOLs must be communicated to the Dispatcher and or office personnel
  • Performs physical inventory counts of finished goods as required
  • Meets quality and quantity standards- Responsible for the safe operation of the forklift and maintaining fluid levels

 

 

Skills and Competencies:

  • Ability to drive a forklift
  • Ability to lift 50 pounds
  • Ability to climb on and off required equipment
  • Ability to sit for long periods
  • Ability to communicate effectively
  • Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide
  • Ability to read and write English and/or be able to follow instructions.
  • Ability to work in a dusty environment, hot/cold/rainy weather.
  • Willingness to work mandatory overtime, including weekends and holidays.

 

 

Schedule: Day shift

Pay: Starting at $17.60 

 

Contact us today! Call our office today to apply over the phone (503) 399-1200! Or email us your resume at: Job.SalemOR@ExpressPros.com *Please add “(Forklift Operator)” to the subject line of your email.

Salem, OR
1950
454 Church St NE
Suite 120
Salem, OR 97301

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