Top 127 Forklift operator Jobs in Salem, Or

Forklift Driver (Cold Storage)
PNW VEG CO LLC dba Norpac —Salem, OR
- From $22.81 an hour
- Extended hours
- 18 years or older
- Basic math
- English
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Warehouse & Operations Support
Express Employment —Independence, OR
- $23 - $26 an hour
- Overtime
- In person
- Microsoft Outlook
- OSHA
- Computer literacy
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11h
Warehouse Team Member/Backup Delivery Driver
Gensco —Salem, OR
- $20 - $25 an hour
- Urgently hiring
- Clean driving record
- Customer service
- High school diploma or GED
- Profit sharing
- Paid training
6d
Stocker
Walmart —Salem, OR
- $16 - $29 an hour
- Overnight shift
- High school
- Forklift
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
- Paid jury duty
- Disability insurance
Production Worker
International Paper —Salem, OR
- $23.27 an hour
- Full-time
- No high school diploma
- Forklift
- High school diploma or GED
Warehouse Equipment Operator
Amazon Warehouse —Salem, OR
- $21.50 an hour
- Overtime
- 18 years or older
- No experience needed
- Military encouraged
- Flextime
- On-the-job training
Warehouse
Consolidated Supply Co. —Salem, OR
- Full-time
- Customer service
- Pass drug screening
- Forklift
- Profit sharing
- Paid holidays
10d
Picker/Packer (Night Shift)
Ideal Sushi Supply Co. —Salem, OR
- $18.05 - $26.05 an hour
- Part-time
- Ability to walk for extended periods
- Forklift
- Databases
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Warehouse Associate - Salem
Taylor Metal Products —Salem, OR
- $16.50 - $24.50 an hour
- Full-time
- Background check
- Basic math
- Pass drug screening
- Paid holidays
- Dental insurance
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11d
Forklift Operator
Americold Logistics LLC —Salem, OR
- Overtime
- Inventory management
- Forklift
- High school diploma or GED
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Warehouse Associate Swing Shift
Taylor Metal Products —Salem, OR
- $17 - $25 an hour
- Full-time
- Background check
- Basic math
- Pass drug screening
- Paid holidays
- Dental insurance
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11d
Warehouse Associate
Home Depot —Salem, OR
- Forklift
- Warehouse
- Entry level
Freight/Receiving
Home Depot —Salem, OR
- Forklift
- Entry level
Retail Warehouse Associate
Wilco Stores —Salem, OR
- $18.00 - $19.50 an hour
- Part-time
- Background check
- 18 years or older
- Clean driving record
- Profit sharing
- AD&D insurance
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Operational Inventory Controller
PARR —Salem, OR
- $22.10 - $24.24 an hour
- Full-time
- Clean driving record
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
- Profit sharing
- Paid holidays
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Warehouse Associate
Patriot Acquistions LLC —Salem, OR
- $20 - $22 an hour
- Full-time
- Ability to walk for extended periods
- Forklift
- Assembly
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
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Yard/Tarper
Marion Resource Recovery Facility —Salem, OR
- $21.40 an hour
- Full-time
- Forklift
- Driver's License
- In-person
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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5d
Material Handler
ASC Profiles, LLC —Salem, OR
- $19.50 an hour
- Extended hours
- Basic math
- English
- Forklift
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
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Forklift Op ll / Receiving
UFP Industries, Inc. —Woodburn, OR
- Full-time
- 18 years or older
- Basic math
- Forklift
5d
Dock Clerk
Ingredion Incorporated —Salem, OR
- Full-time
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
- Basic math
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Forklift Driver (Cold Storage)

PNW VEG CO LLC dba Norpac -
Salem, OR

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Job Details

Full-time
From $22.81 an hour

Benefits

Health insurance
Dental insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance
Life insurance

Qualifications

Basic math
English
Forklift
Attention to detail
Warehouse cleanliness
Ability to follow instructions
Safety standard operating procedures
Food safety

Full Job Description

PNW Veg Co dba NORPAC is looking for a forklift (lift truck) driver to join our Cold Storage team at our plant just north of Salem, Oregon.

The Cold Storage Lift Truck Driver is responsible for operating lift trucks in a safe manner, loading and unloading trailers, stacking product in warehouse, picking product from the warehouse in a timely manner, helping teammates as needed. The Cold Storage Lift Truck Driver works both inside and outside freezers, where temperature ranges from -10 degrees F to ambient temperature.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Operate forklifts and lifting equipment to load, move, stack, and unload pallets, totes, boxes, and materials.
Perform pre-operation inspections; refuel, recharge batteries, and report equipment issues.
Maintain accurate inventory using computer systems, RF scanners, and hand-written reports.
Assist other drivers and general plant employees.
Maintain safe and sanitary work area.
Maintain an accurate inventory in the warehouse/bin codes.
Use RF Scanning equipment, read and understand reports used for inventory, shipping, receiving, production orders.
Keep work areas clean, safe, and organized.
Set up materials for production processes.
Load and unload trailers efficiently to ensure product integrity.
Pick, receive, and stack products following company procedures and timelines.
Operate forklift attachments such as slip sheet/clamp, rotator, and barrel clamp.
Perform additional duties as assigned, including non-forklift tasks.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

At least 18 years of age.
Three (3) months of experience and/or training in operation of equipment in a workplace.
Read and interpret, write, and communicate effectively in English.
Strong interpersonal communication skills.
Strong basic math skills, including addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, fractions, and decimals; must pass a general math test.
Ability to work in cold storage environments for extended periods (up to 50 minutes continuously).
Ability to compute rates, ratios, and percentages.
Able to understand, follow, and execute various written and verbal instructions.
Strong problem‑solving skills with the ability to work through situations with limited standardization.
Ability to analyze and anticipate production and material needs.
Capable of interpreting company inventory procedures.
Able to work independently with minimal supervision.
Willingness to work overtime, weekends, and any assigned shift.
Commitment to maintaining and promoting safety and food safety practices.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Prior experience working in a food processing facility.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING ENVIRONMENT

Work Environment: Work is performed in environments that involve moving mechanical parts, and extended periods at chilled temperatures as low as -10°F. Work may involve working at or around heights. Occasional exposure to wet or humid conditions, fumes, airborne particles, chemicals, or vibration may occur. Noise levels range from moderate to loud.

Physical Demands: Regularly requires standing, walking, reaching, and using hands to handle tools or materials. Requires frequent to continuous operation of a forklift, which includes sitting for extended periods, using hand controls with repetitive motions, and maintaining alertness and visibility while maneuvering in tight or congested areas. Employees must be able to safely mount and dismount the forklift, turn their torso and neck for visibility, and operate equipment in a fast‑paced environment. Frequent talking and hearing are required. Occasional climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, or crouching may be necessary. Employees must routinely lift or move up to 50 lbs, and occasionally more than 50 lbs with assistance. Vision requirements include close, distance, color, peripheral, and depth perception, as well as the ability to adjust focus.

Mental Demands: Work requires strong attention to detail, accuracy, situational awareness, and spatial reasoning.

Work Schedule: Requires evening, weekend, and some holiday work, and extended hours.

Safety & Hazard Exposure: Strict adherence to safety protocols and PPE requirements is essential.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $22.81 per hour

Benefits:

Dental insurance
Health insurance
Life insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

Are you willing and able to work any shift, including nights and weekends?

Work Location: In person

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