Forklift Operator — Afternoon Shift with Benefits & 401(k)

Lignetics; Brownsville (OR); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee referral bonus

Paid time off and floating holidays

Medical, Dental, Vision insurance

Educational assistance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401(k) with employer match

Pellet program

SWAG gear

Job summary

Lignetics is seeking a Forklift Operator to join our team in Brownsville, Oregon. The role involves operating gasoline, propane or electric forklifts to move materials in our warehouse and plant production areas. A pre-employment background check and drug screen are required.

Shifts are Mon-Fri, 2:00 PM – 10:30 PM. Pay is $20 per hour for a full-time position with standard benefits. Prior forklift experience and the ability to pass company training are preferred.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED preferred.
• Prior forklift and production line experience preferred.
• Good eye, hand and foot coordination.
• Must be able to pass the company forklift training.
• Ability to concentrate for extended periods and multitask.
• Will be lifting up to 50 lbs. and standing for a minimum of 7 hours per day.
• Required to read and interpret scales.
• Requires mechanical aptitude and basic maintenance troubleshooting.
• Ability to do simple math calculations.

Responsibilities

• Operate forklift in the warehouse and production areas of the plant.
• Before shift start, ensure propane tanks are filled and forklift is checked.
• Grease fittings if needed.
• Stack all raw materials neatly.
• Sweep warehouse daily and empty trash bins when full.
• Ensure packing slips and weight tickets are attached and verified.
• Attach load seals to trucks before departure; stack plywood safely.
• Move and wrap completed products and assist Shift Leads.

Skills

Forklift operation

Safety awareness

Coordination

Physical stamina

Concentration and multitasking

Education

High School diploma or GED

Forklift training/certification

Job description

Lignetics is seeking a Forklift Operator to join our team in Brownsville, Oregon. The role involves operating gasoline, propane or electric forklifts to move materials in our warehouse and plant production areas. A pre-employment background check and drug screen are required.

Shifts are Mon-Fri, 2:00 PM – 10:30 PM. Pay is $20 per hour for a full-time position with standard benefits. Prior forklift experience and the ability to pass company training are preferred.