Swing Shift Crane Operator & Loader

Opti Staffing; Tigard (OR); On-site; USD 34,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Boot reimbursement after 1 year

Vacation accrual

Cross-training opportunities

4x10 hour shifts

Paid vacation and sick leave

Medical and vision coverage

401(k) with company match

Paid holidays

Job summary

Opti Staffing is hiring for a swing shift crane operator and loader in Tigard, Oregon. The role involves safely operating forklift and crane to move materials, unloading railcars and trucks, and following loading instructions.

The position offers four 10-hour shifts, competitive pay, and full benefits including medical/vision, 401(k) with company match, paid vacation and holidays. Requirements include 1+ year manufacturing experience, clean MVR, reliability, and a safety-minded attitude.

Qualifications

• 1+ year manufacturing or industrial experience.
• Must have clean MVR.
• Reliable transportation.
• Positive attitude and good attendance.
• Mechanical aptitude and willingness to learn.
• Previous forklift and crane experience.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate forklift and crane for material movement using slings, clamps and other lifting devices.
• Unload railcars or trucks efficiently and safely with minimum supervision.
• Understand work assignments, loading instructions and make up load lists as material is loaded out.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment.
• Handle and stack material safely, familiar with crane and sling capacity.

Skills

Forklift operation

Crane operation

Manufacturing experience

Safety-minded

Mechanical aptitude

Attendance

Tools

Forklift

Overhead crane

Job description

OPTI STAFFING IS HIRING - SWING SHIFT CRANE OPERATOR & LOADER

Location: Tigard, OR

Pay: $25 - $30/hr. Hours: Mon-Thurs 6am to 4:30pm

Who We Are: Founded in 1949, our client is one of the premier steel fabricators in the Western U.S., specializing in complex structural and bridge projects. With a team of 300+ skilled professionals, they are known for precision, quality craftsmanship, and a strong commitment to excellence.

What You'll Do:

• Safely operate standard forklift and crane for material movement - using all slings, clamps, and other lifting devices in a proper and safe manner
• Unload railcars or trucks efficiently and safely, with minimum supervision
• Understand work assignments, loading instructions, and make up load lists as material is being loaded out
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment
• Handle and stack material in a safe manner, being familiar with crane and sling capacity

What's in It for You:

• Competitive pay and full benefits $160 boot reimbursement after 1 year
• Vacation accrual during contract, accessible after sign-on
• Cross-training opportunities across multiple departments
• Four 10-hour shifts for improved work-life balance
• Paid vacation and sick leave
• Medical and vision coverage
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid holidays

What You Need:

• Reliable transportation
• Must have clean MVR
• 1+ year manufacturing or industrial experience
• Good attendance and a positive attitude
• Mechanical aptitude and willingness to learn
• Previous forklift and crane experience
• Comfort working in a fast-paced, shop environment