Requisition Number: 232221 Job Description Cintas is seeking a Warehouse Associate – Loader/Unloader to support the Rental Division. Loader/Unloaders are responsible for driving company trucks to designated areas in the…
Operations & Logistics · Portland, OR
Forklift Operator jobs in Portland, OR
Forklift operators move pallets and heavy loads through warehouses and yards, loading trailers, stocking racks, and following strict safety rules around people and product.
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$17–$33/hr
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$50k
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Ready to excel and expand your skill set? If you're a self-starter who works best in team settings and pays close attention to detail, then we have the perfect career opportunity for you: We're hiring order pickers/packe…
$20 per hour
position is responsible for picking and palletizing full case produce orders utilizing a “hands free” voice pick headset system while operating a riding pallet jack. These orders are picked with product integrity in mind…
$21.45 per week
IMMEDIATE OPENINGS! Come for a job and stay for a career! Federal Express Corporation (FEC) is part of the rapidly growing warehouse and transportation sector that helps keep America, and our economy, moving. Be part of…
$22.5 per hour
sentences. Ability to add and subtract two-digit numbers and to multiply and divide with 10's and 100's. Ability to perform these operations using units of American money and weight measurement, volume, and distance. Abi…
$23 per hour
safety, safeguard coworkers, and prevent damage to products. Operate and properly use equipment such as ramps, load-locks, straps,... ...materials such as doors and mouldings. Operating or working around forklifts in a w…
instances where rooftop delivery is not feasible, the roof loader will provide support to the driver by assisting with ground drop operations at the designated job site • Verify order contents prior to loading them onto…
$18 per hour
workspace as per company standards Adapt to various production tasks as required Use daily checklists for smooth facility operations Manage METRC tags and batch stickers Operate machinery as per the production schedule A…
$20 - $26 per hour
We are seeking reliable, safety-focused Forklift Operators to support fast-paced warehouse, yard, and manufacturing operations. In this role, you’ll be responsible for safely moving materials, loading/unloading trucks, s…
$17.3 - $19 per hour
Hiring Immediately | Weekly Pay + Daily Tips | Flexible Scheduling All My Sons Moving & Storage is looking for energetic, dependable Helpers to join our professional moving team. If you enjoy staying active, working with…
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What forklift operators earn in Portland
Hourly first — that's how the offer arrives
| Experience | Hourly | Annual, full-time |
|---|---|---|
| Entry level | $17–$22 | $36k–$46k |
| Mid level | $21–$26 | $44k–$55k |
| Senior | $25–$33 | $53k–$68k |
Adjusted for the Portland market from national ranges.
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What employers ask for
The skills these listings keep naming
Sit-down and stand-up forkliftsOSHA safety complianceLoad balancingRF scanningTrailer loadingEquipment inspectionSpatial awarenessReliability
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Interview questions worth rehearsing
With the thing the interviewer is actually listening for
What forklift types are you certified on, and which have you run the most?
Be specific: sit-down counterbalance, reach truck, order picker, clamp. Hours on each type tell them more than the certification alone.
Walk me through your daily equipment inspection.
List the real checklist: forks, hydraulics, tires, horn, brakes, battery or propane. A fluent answer signals the habit is genuine.
How do you operate safely in aisles shared with pedestrians?
Mention horn use at intersections, controlled speed, looking in the direction of travel, and stopping when someone is in the aisle. Safety rules, stated simply.
Tell me about a time you caught an unstable or overweight load. What did you do?
Show that you stopped, re-stacked or split the load, and flagged it rather than forcing the lift. Judgment is what they are hiring.
How do you load a trailer to keep weight balanced?
Talk about distributing heavy pallets low and evenly front to back, and following the load plan. It shows you think past your own forks.
What would you do if you clipped a rack or product?
Say you would report it immediately, every time. Companies fire for hidden damage, not for reported accidents.
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Resume tips that move the needle
For forklift operators specifically — generic advice costs you here
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List your OSHA forklift certification and the equipment classes it covers.
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Name each truck type you can run: reach, order picker, clamp, slip-sheet, or stand-up.
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Quantify an incident-free record in months or years; it is the strongest line on this resume.
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Include pallet volumes or trailers loaded per shift to show pace.
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Mention RF scanner and WMS experience, since most operator roles now require both.
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Where this role goes
Typical progression
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Warehouse Associate
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Forklift Operator
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Equipment Lead
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Warehouse Supervisor
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