Heavy Forklift Operator Steel

Do you have master-level control behind the wheel of high-capacity industrial lift trucks American Workforce Group has partnered with a premier steel facility in Cowlitz County to hire a full-time swing shift Heavy Forklift Operator. Secure a dependable Monday-Friday schedule premium hourly pay up to $26/hr and a stable path to a permanent local career!

• Operate heavy-duty industrial forklifts rated up to 18 tons safely within a fast-paced steel yard.
• Load unload and stage exceptionally long and heavy structural steel beams and plates.
• Maneuver high-capacity freight smoothly near active fabrication lines and shipping docks.
• Coordinate loading efforts with crane operators and execute vehicle pre-operation safety checks.
• Maintain high situational awareness and follow all core plant safety guidelines strictly.

• Pay Range:$20.00 $26.00 / hour (DOE).
• Schedule: Monday Friday Swing Shift: 5:30 PM 2:00 AM.
• Location: Cowlitz County facility.
• Position Type: Full-Time Temp-to-Hire.

• Prior verifiable experience operating large high-capacity forklifts (up to 18 tons) required.
• Proven background handling long heavy industrial products safely in a warehouse or mill.
• Ability to handle heavy manual shop labor and lift 5075 lbs without assistance.
• Must supply and wear steel-toed boots daily on the active production floor.
• Must hold a valid drivers license reliable transportation and pass a pre-employment drug screen.

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Office Hours: Monday Friday 8:00 AM 5:00 PM

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