Forklift Operator & Material Handler

Forklift Operator & Material Handler

Location:

Canby, OR.

• Pay increase over $3/hour by year 1
• Starting rate: $21.50/hour
• $22.52/hour
• 90‑day combined rate: $23.17/hour
• February 2027 Union Contract Anniversary: $24.72/hour (1‑year service anniversary combined rate)
• Additional compensation: swing and graveyard shift premiums
• Wage premiums or incentives (where applicable)
• Overtime opportunity and weekly pay
• February 2027 Union Contract Anniversary bonus: $750
• 4% quarterly bonus based on plant performance – average over $1000 in Q1

• Day shift (time not specified)
• Swing: 3:00pm – 11:30pm or 3:30pm – 12:00am
• Graveyard: 11:00pm – 7:30am or 11:30pm – 8:00am (start on Sunday night)

• Paid holidays, vacation, and sick time per company policy or applicable agreements
• Bonus opportunity (up to 4%)
• Retirement contribution & 401(k) with match
• Competitive health, dental, vision, life, home/auto purchase benefit, and HSA options available
• Fitness reimbursement program
• Free battery program
• Company‑paid uniforms, PPE, and safety shoes
• Opportunity for growth and advancement

• Receiving, moving, and transporting raw materials, parts, and packing materials to designated locations throughout the plant using forklifts and other equipment
• Inventory tracking and assist with warehouse organization
• Operate forklift, pick orders, stage material and load/unload trucks
• Verify that product meets quality standards and keep records of approved and defective units
• Clean equipment, tools, and surrounding area between jobs
• Follow all safety, quality and production specifications, instructions, written and verbal

• 1+ year(s) of forklift experience in a manufacturing or warehouse setting
• Previous certification on stand‑up or sit‑down forklifts, with willingness to be recertified
• Comfortable working 12+ hour days
• Ability to stand/walk for long periods of time
• Ability to work in a hot environment
• Ability to physically bend, twist and kneel in a safe and efficient manner
• Basic computer, math, reading, and writing skills
• Availability to work overtime and weekends as needed
• Ability to come in early or stay late depending on production demands
• Must be able to wear required PPE
• High school diploma or GED required
• Commitment to safety, quality, and attendance standards
• Pre‑employment background check, physical, drug screen and proof of employment eligibility required
• Ability to work assigned shifts, weekends, and overtime as required
• Ability to work in an industrial environment (standing, walking, lifting, bending)

All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, status as a protected veteran or other protected characteristics and all other protected characteristics in accordance with applicable law.