Certified Heavy Equipment Operator — Forklift & Crane

Oregon Steel Mills; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

401k with 5% match

Paid vacation and holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Apprenticeship and career advancement

Wellness program

Job summary

Oregon Steel Mills is seeking material-handling and equipment-operating staff to join a safety‑driven team. You will operate forklifts, mobile cranes and other heavy equipment, unloading and loading scrap, and maintaining accurate records in a fast-paced environment.

We offer a starting wage of $25.00/hour with monthly bonus opportunities, along with a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, FSA/HSA, paid vacation and holidays, a 401(k) plan with a 5% match, and

Qualifications

• Certified forklift operator required or able to obtain certification with Oregon Steel Mills.
• Proven ability to operate mobile cranes and related signaling.
• Strong math, record-keeping and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Operate mobile equipment including forklifts, front loader, mobile cranes and heavy trucks.
• Operate scrap burning equipment.
• Unload and load scrap metal from trucks and railcars.
• Grade incoming and outgoing scrap while keeping inventory separated.
• Maintain equipment using basic hand tools.
• Perform daily safety inspection of all equipment.
• Keep accurate and legible records.
• Maintain a clean and safe work area; keep areas free from scrap and debris.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Forklift operation

Mobile crane operation

Safety awareness

Math skills

Communication skills

Independent work

Spatial perception

Tools

Hand tools

Job description

Oregon Steel Mills is seeking material-handling and equipment-operating staff to join a safety‑driven team. You will operate forklifts, mobile cranes and other heavy equipment, unloading and loading scrap, and maintaining accurate records in a fast-paced environment.

We offer a starting wage of $25.00/hour with monthly bonus opportunities, along with a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, FSA/HSA, paid vacation and holidays, a 401(k) plan with a 5% match, and