Forklift Test Driver

Hyster-Yale Materials Handling, Inc.; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

401(k) with profit sharing

Job summary

Hyster-Yale Materials Handling, Inc. in Fairview, Oregon, seeks a Forklift Test Driver for a contract, full-time role on the third shift (11:00 p.m. – 7:00 a.m.).

The position involves reliability and validation testing of prototype and production forklifts, with potential weekend overtime during peak testing. You will log observations and support technicians and engineers. Requirements include forklift/heavy equipment driving experience and the ability to multi-task with various hand and foot

Qualifications

• Forklift or heavy equipment driving experience preferred.
• Able to multi-task with various hand/foot controls.
• Maintain accurate, legible test logs communicate observations.
• Follow safety procedures and written/verbal instructions.

Responsibilities

• Drive forklifts following course maps and instructions.
• Keep accurate test logs for technicians and engineers.
• Perform simple facility or vehicle maintenance duties as assigned.
• Follow safety procedures and written/verbal instructions.
• Forklift or heavy equipment driving experience is preferred.
• Ability to multi-task with multiple controls while driving.

Skills

Forklift driving

Heavy equipment

Test logs

Safety procedures

Multitasking

Job description

Job Title

Forklift Test Driver

Job Category

Engineering

Job Description

Forklift Test Driver - Contract Position Put a LIFT in Your Career!

Hyster-Yale Materials Handling, world-class manufacturer of industrial lift trucks, has a contract position opening for a forklift test driver in our Fairview, Oregon facility.

This position involves reliability and validation testing of prototype and production forklifts.

Shift Details

Third shift - Sunday night through Thursday night (11:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m.) with a paid 30 minute lunch. May involve possible weekend overtime when testing projects are in high demand.

Responsibilities

• Drive forklifts following course maps and instructions.
• Keep accurate, legible, and knowledgeable test logs to communicate observations and events to technicians and engineers.
• Perform simple facility or vehicle maintenance duties as assigned.
• Follow safety procedures.
• Follow written and verbal instructions.
• Forklift or heavy equipment driving experience is preferred.
• You must be able to multi-task with the use of lots of different hand and foot controls (think riding a motorcycle or a quad).

Job Type

Agency Temp Time Type Full time

Work Hours

40

Travel Required

No

Primary Location

No Primary Location HY US Portland, OR

Address

4000 NE Blue Lake Road Zip Code 97024-8710

Field-Based

No

Relocation Assistance Available

No

Benefits

We are an equal opportunity employer with an excellent benefit package including medical, dental and life insurance, 401(k) and profit sharing.

Equal Opportunity / Diversity Statement

EOE/Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disabled

Company Information

Hyster-Yale Materials Handling, Inc., is a global leader dedicated to advancing the materials handling industry. We design, engineer, manufacture, sell and service a comprehensive line of lift trucks, attachments and power and technology solutions, marketed primarily under the Hyster® and Yale® brand names. As one of the largest lift truck manufacturers, Hyster-Yale is not only committed to transforming the way the world moves materials from Port to Home, but also delivering optimal solutions that meet our customers’ needs while ensuring outstanding customer care. Our achievements are driven by our people, our strong culture and commitment to our values, which are founded on a philosophy of integrity, respect and excellence. At Hyster-Yale, you can feel the loyalty from the inside out.

Equal Opportunity Statement (duplicate)

EOE/Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disabled Hyster-Yale Materials Handling, Inc.