Material Handler – Shipping and Receiving (Full-Time Forklift)

ProAmpac; Beaverton (OR); On-site; USD 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages night shift premiums

11 paid holidays PTO

Full medical, dental, and vision

401(k) with employer match

Employer-paid life insurance

Shoe and eye protection allowance

Progression programs for career growth

Job summary

ProAmpac in Beaverton, OR is hiring a Material Handling Associate for a full-time, hourly role. You will support warehouse and production activities, operating forklifts, staging materials, and documenting details.

Ideal candidates have forklift certification, ability to work in a fast-paced environment, strong math and reading skills, and can work independently while collaborating with the team. Competitive benefits and growth opportunities are provided.

Qualifications

• Prior experience in material handling, shipping/receiving, or warehouse preferred.
• Forklift certification (or ability to obtain).
• Comfortable supporting fast-paced production tasks alongside other team members.
• Ability to read and follow instructions and perform basic math.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Excellent time management, organization, and communication skills.
• Physically able to stand, walk, and lift/move up to 50 pounds.
• Positive attitude and ability to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Safely operating warehouse equipment such as forklifts with attachments (clamp, fork, probe).
• Moving and staging materials to keep machine centers stocked and support workflow.
• Loading and unloading deliveries per established procedures.
• Verifying material details, such as quantity, size, and packaging.
• Accurately completing documentation for internal and external use.
• Keeping warehouse and work areas clean and organized.
• Working independently and taking initiative to resolve routine problems.
• Assisting Finishing Inspector/Stackers by stacking, packaging, and handling finished goods as needed.

Skills

Material handling

Team collaboration

Reading & following instructions

Basic math

MS Office

Time management

Physical stamina

Independent work

Positive attitude

Tools

Forklift certification

Job description

Position Type: Full-Time, Hourly
Pay: $18.00 — $20.00 per hour, depending on experience

What You’ll Do

As a Material Handling Associate, you’ll play a key role in supporting both warehouse and production activities, including:

• Safely operating warehouse equipment such as forklifts with attachments (clamp, fork, probe)

• Moving and staging materials to keep machine centers stocked and support workflow

• Loading and unloading deliveries per established procedures

• Verifying material details, such as quantity, size, and packaging

• Accurately completing documentation for internal and external use

• Keeping warehouse and work areas clean and organized

• Working independently and taking initiative to resolve routine problems

• Assisting Finishing Inspector/Stackers by stacking, packaging, and handling finished goods as needed

Qualifications

• Prior experience in material handling, shipping/receiving, or warehouse preferred

• Forklift certification (or ability to obtain)

• Comfortable supporting fast-paced production tasks alongside other team members

• Ability to read and follow instructions and perform basic math

• Proficient with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)

• Excellent time management, organization, and communication skills

• Physically able to stand, walk, and lift/move up to 50 pounds

• Positive attitude and ability to work independently

Why Choose ProAmpac?

We offer the support of a large company with the culture of a small, collaborative team.

• Advancement Opportunities — We promote from within and invest in employee development

• Work-Life Balance — 4-day work week with opportunities for overtime

• Stable, Growing Industry — Make an impact in packaging and manufacturing

• Clean, Controlled Environment — Safety and cleanliness are top priorities

Our Benefits:

• Competitive wages night shift premiums (if applicable)

• 11 paid holidays PTO

• Full medical, dental, and vision coverage

• 401(k) with employer match

• Employer-paid life insurance

• Shoe and eye protection allowance

• Progression programs for career growth

Our Core Values:

Integrity | Intensity | Involvement | Innovation | Impact

These five values guide everything we do — from the production floor to company leadership.

Equal Opportunity Employer

ProAmpac provides equal employment opportunity to all individuals regardless of their race, color, creed, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other classification protected by state, federal, or local law. Further, the company takes affirmative action to ensure that applicants are employed and employees are treated during employment without regard to any of these characteristics. Discrimination of any type will not be tolerated.