Forklift Test Driver

Bolzoni North America; Portland (OR); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

401(k) and profit sharing

Job summary

Hyster-Yale Materials Handling, Inc. in Fairview, Oregon is seeking three forklift test drivers for a 6-month contract. The role tests prototype and production forklifts, following course maps and detailed logs.

Shifts include 2nd and 3rd, with possible weekend overtime during high-demand testing. Responsibilities include driving forklifts per maps, maintaining clear test logs, performing light maintenance, and adhering to safety and written instructions.

Qualifications

• Drive forklifts following course maps and instructions.
• Keep accurate, legible, and knowledge-based test logs to communicate observations to technicians and engineers.
• Perform simple facility or vehicle maintenance duties as assigned.
• Follow safety procedures.
• Follow written and verbal instructions.

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.

Skills

Forklift driving

Log documentation

Safety awareness

Multitasking

Job description

Job Title: Forklift Test Driver

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

HYMH designs, engineers, manufactures, sells and services a comprehensive line of lift trucks under the Hyster and Yale brand names. We are seeking qualified applicants to test drive forklifts. This position involves reliability and validation testing of prototype and production forklifts.

The following positions are currently available for a 6 month period:

• 1 position for Second shift – Monday through Friday (3:00 p.m. to 11:15 p.m.). May involve possible weekend overtime when testing projects are in high demand.
• 1 position for Third shift – Sunday through Thursday (11:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m.). May involve possible weekend overtime when testing projects are in high demand.

Job description:

• 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 Information

Job Type: Agency Temp, Time Type: Full time, Work Hours: 40

Travel Required: No

Primary Location: Fairview, Oregon

Address: 4000 NE Blue Lake Road, ZIP Code 97024-8710

Field-Based

Work Arrangements: no relocation assistance available

Equal Opportunity Statement

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

EOE/Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disabled

Company Overview

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.