Forklift Operator

Category: Light Industrial
Location: Independence, OR 97351
Pay: $18.60 Hourly
Posted: 17 hours ago
Status: Open

Description

Forklift Operator

Drive a forklift, fuel the growth!

Company Profile

This client helps make and sell products that help people grow and maintain grass, plants, and gardens.

What's in it for you?

Elwood Staffing associates are eligible for a comprehensive and competitive benefits package plus an exclusive savings program, including:

  • Medical/Vision/Dental/Rx plans
  • Holiday Pay
  • Teladoc (online care)
  • Referral Bonus Incentive
  • Weekly Pay
  • 401k
  • And More!

Forklift Operator Details:

  • Temp-to-Hire position
  • $18.60 /hour
  • Full Time work available
  • Second Shift (Monday through Friday from 02:30pm to 01:00am)
  • 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
  • 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
  • Meets quality and quantity standards- Responsible for the safe operation of the forklift and maintaining fluid levels

Forklift Operator Qualifications:

  • Six months of recent experience with a forklift or other heavy equipment to safely move, locate, relocate, stack, and count merchandise around the facility
  • Ability to lift 50 pounds
  • Ability to climb on and off of 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.
  • Applicant may be subject to a background check
  • Pre-employment drug screen (Excluding THC) is required as a condition of employment

*A conviction record will not necessarily prevent you from being employed. You will be required to complete and submit a questionnaire. We will consider your age at the time of the offense, when the offense occurred, the seriousness and the nature of the offense, as well as any rehabilitation to determine your employability.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and celebrate diversity at all levels of our organization.

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How to Apply:

Visit, email, call, or text us today! Walk-ins are welcome! Feel free to apply online at www.elwoodjobs.com!

Albany, OR

3515 Pacific Blvd. SW

Albany, OR 97321

(541) 928-7093

Albany.OR@elwoodstaffing.com

Qualifications

*See above for qualifications

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