Forklift Operator

SIERRA PACIFIC INDUSTRIES; Eugene (OR); On-site; USD 35,018 - 36,671; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits plan including medical, dental, and vision

401(k) with company match

Company-paid life insurance

Paid vacation and holidays

Opportunities for personal and professional growth

Job summary

SIERRA PACIFIC INDUSTRIES is seeking a Swing Shift Forklift Operator in Eugene, Oregon. The role requires efficient operation of forklifts to move lumber and stack units while working in a fast-paced environment. Candidates should have at least a year of experience operating forklifts with a capacity of 18,000 lbs or more and a strong understanding of lumber species. The company offers competitive hourly pay, excellent health benefits, and opportunities for growth.

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of experience operating forklifts with weight capacities of 18,000 lbs or more.
• Proven knowledge of lumber species and widths/lengths of lumber.
• Recent, related work history with verifiable references.
• Minimum age 18.

Responsibilities

• Safely and efficiently operate forklift and loader.
• Move lumber from yard, load kilns, and stack units by width and length.
• Work may include some overtime during busy production times.

Skills

Operating forklifts with weight capacities of 18,000 lbs or more

Knowledge of lumber species

Fast-paced work adaptability

Job description

Forklift Operators earn $25.42 to $26.62 per hour

We train and promote from within. Excellent low-cost health benefits. Retirement plan with employer‑paid contributions. Paid vacation and 10 holidays.

Swing Shift Forklift Operator – Eugene, Oregon

Position Overview:

Safely and efficiently operate forklift and loader. Move lumber from yard, load kilns, and stack units by width and length. The work is fast‑paced and can, at times, be demanding. Work may include some overtime during busy production times.

Qualifications:

• At least 1 year of experience operating forklifts with weight capacities of 18,000 lbs or more.
• Proven knowledge of lumber species and widths/lengths of lumber.
• Recent, related work history with verifiable references.
• Minimum age 18.

Benefits

Full health benefits plan including medical, dental, and vision with low-cost premiums; 401(k) with company match and additional retirement contributions; company-paid life insurance. Paid vacation, holidays, and opportunities for personal and professional growth.

Sierra Pacific is an EOE Equal Opportunity Employer, including those with a disability and veterans.