Forklift Test Driver

Hyster-Yale Group; Portland (ME); On-site; USD 24,797,000 - 38,573,000; Full time

Job summary

Hyster-Yale Materials Handling is a world-class forklift manufacturer seeking three contract forklift test drivers at our Portland, Oregon facility. This six-month assignment involves reliability and validation testing of prototype and production forklifts, with two second-shift positions and one third-shift role.

Responsibilities include driving forklifts per course maps, maintaining accurate test logs, performing basic maintenance, and strictly following safety procedures and written and

Qualifications

• Forklift or heavy equipment driving experience preferred.
• Ability to multitask with various hand and foot controls.
• Follow safety procedures and written/verbal instructions.

Responsibilities

• Drive forklifts following course maps and instructions.
• Keep accurate, legible 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.

Skills

Forklift driving experience

Attention to detail

Ability to follow instructions

Job description

Put a LIFT in Your Career! 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:

2 positions 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.

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).

EOE/Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disabled

Job Type

Agency Temp

Time Type

Full time

Work Hours

40

Travel Required

No

Primary Location

HY US Portland, OR

Address

4000 NE Blue Lake Road

97024-8710

Field-Based

No

Relocation Assistance Available

No

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

Transforming the way the world moves materials from Port to Home.

Hyster-Yale Materials Handling is a leading global manufacturer of Hyster® and Yale® lift trucks, offering a comprehensive range of efficient materials handling solutions across various industries.

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