Licensed Forklift Operator – Safe, Efficient Warehouse

KENCO TRANSPORTATION SERVICES; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 25,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance with HSA/HRA/FSA

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance (Short/Long-Term)

Parental Leave

401(k)

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Job summary

Kenco Logistics in Oregon is hiring a Forklift Operator to safely operate powered industrial equipment and move products for distribution. You will load, unload, and store materials, scan products, update inventory, and ensure proper rotation and counts.

The role requires 2+ years of forklift experience and a valid license or the ability to obtain one, plus background and drug screening. The position emphasizes safety, quality, and compliance with SQFI/FDA standards, with competitive benefits

Qualifications

• Minimum two years forklift operating experience.
• Must be a licensed forklift operator or be able to obtain a Forklift Operator license.
• Pass Background and Drug screen.
• Basic computer skills.
• Attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate powered industrial equipment to move products or materials for distribution such as standard sit-down or stand-up forklifts, clamp, and picker equipment.
• Load, unload, and store products and/or materials.
• Stack and transport materials and products to designated areas.
• Use equipment to scan product and print labels.
• Complete paperwork and operate inventory management systems as needed.
• Ensure product rotation procedures are followed.
• Complete cycle counts as required.
• Perform daily safely inspections per the Safety Checklist on forklift trucks.
• Ensure facility is inspection ready for SQFI, FDA, and customer needs.
• Communicate and report any incidents to supervisor.
• May perform housekeeping duties.
• Miscellaneous tasks as assigned by Supervisor

Skills

Forklift operation

Attention to detail

Basic computer skills

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent preferred

Job description

Kenco Logistics in Oregon is hiring a Forklift Operator to safely operate powered industrial equipment and move products for distribution. You will load, unload, and store materials, scan products, update inventory, and ensure proper rotation and counts.

The role requires 2+ years of forklift experience and a valid license or the ability to obtain one, plus background and drug screening. The position emphasizes safety, quality, and compliance with SQFI/FDA standards, with competitive benefits