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Equipment Operator

Manpower • Portland, OR 97230 • Posted 4 days ago

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In-person • Full-time • $25.25/hr • Entry Level

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The Equipment Operator at Manpower in Portland, OR, will be part of the warehouse team supporting the accurate and timely shipment and receipt of goods. This role involves operating various material handling equipment, unloading trailers, pulling orders, loading trucks, and utilizing Warehouse Management System tools for inventory management. The ideal candidate will have at least 1 year of experience operating power equipment and have the ability to lift 35-48lbs and occasionally move up to 100lbs.

Responsibilities

  • Safely operate material handling equipment (MHE) to include forklifts, order pickers, pallet jacks, reach trucks, slip sheet attachment, and/or clamper truck or attachment.
  • Unload trailers of product, verify the load for accuracy and stage for put-away.
  • Pull orders from warehouse location and utilize conveyor system for sorting & staging.
  • Load semi-trucks & smaller box trucks according to delivery requirements.
  • Utilize Warehouse Management System (WMS) scan guns and tools for the purpose of maintaining proper inventory levels and proper location of goods in the warehouse.

Qualifications

Required

  • 1+ year(s) of consistent experience operating power equipment (forklift, cherry picker, reach truck, etc.)
  • 1+ year(s) of warehouse experience or equivalent combination of education and experience
  • Upon conversion to FTE, required to obtain power equipment certification
  • Throughout shift, consistently lifting 35-48lbs and occasionally moving (pushing, dragging) up to 100lbs.

About Manpower

Manpower US is a leading staffing provider in the United States, offering temporary staffing, permanent placement, talent assessment, training, and workforce consulting services across various industries. As a subsidiary of ManpowerGroup, it has a strong global presence and is known for connecting individuals with meaningful job opportunities while assisting organizations in finding the right talent. Operating since 1948, the company has a reputation for its expertise in matching job seekers' skills with client organizations' needs.

Full Job Description

Our client in the distribution industry is seeking an Equipment Operator to join their team. As an Equipment Operator, you will be part of the warehouse team supporting the accurate and timely shipment and receipt of goods. The ideal candidate will have experience operating forklifts, order pickers, pallet jacks, reach trucks, slip sheet attachment, and/or clamper truck or attachment, and be able to consistently lift 35-48lbs and occasionally move up to 100lbs.

Job Title: Equipment Operator

Location: Portland, OR

Pay Range: $25.25 per hour

What's the Job?

  • Safely operate material handling equipment (MHE) to include forklifts, order pickers, pallet jacks, reach trucks, slip sheet attachment, and/or clamper truck or attachment.
  • Unload trailers of product, verify the load for accuracy and stage for put-away.
  • Pull orders from warehouse location and utilize conveyor system for sorting & staging.
  • Load semi-trucks & smaller box trucks according to delivery requirements.
  • Utilize Warehouse Management System (WMS) scan guns and tools for the purpose of maintaining proper inventory levels and proper location of goods in the warehouse.

What's Needed?

  • 1+ year(s) of consistent experience operating power equipment (forklift, cherry picker, reach truck, etc.)
  • 1+ year(s) of warehouse experience or equivalent combination of education and experience
  • Upon conversion to FTE, required to obtain power equipment certification
  • Throughout shift, consistently lifting 35-48lbs and occasionally moving (pushing, dragging) up to 100lbs.

What's in it for me?

  • Long-term career opportunity with potential for conversion to full-time employee status
  • Opportunity to work with a reputable company in the distribution industry
  • Competitive pay rate of $25.25 per hour
  • Opportunity to gain experience operating a variety of material handling equipment
  • Opportunity to work with a team of dedicated professionals in a fast-paced and challenging environment

If this is a role that interests you and you'd like to learn more, click apply now and a recruiter will be in touch with you to discuss this great opportunity. We look forward to speaking with you!

About ManpowerGroup, Parent Company of: Manpower, Experis, Talent Solutions, and Jefferson Wells

ManpowerGroup® (NYSE: MAN), the leading global workforce solutions company, helps organizations transform in a fast-changing world of work by sourcing, assessing, developing, and managing the talent that enables them to win. We develop innovative solutions for hundreds of thousands of organizations every year, providing them with skilled talent while finding meaningful, sustainable employment for millions of people across a wide range of industries and skills. Our expert family of brands – Manpower, Experis, Talent Solutions, and Jefferson Wells creates substantial value for candidates and clients across more than 75 countries and territories and has done so for over 70 years. We are recognized consistently for our diversity - as a best place to work for Women, Inclusion, Equality and Disability and in 2023 ManpowerGroup was named one of the World's Most Ethical Companies for the 14th year - all confirming our position as the brand of choice for in-demand talent.