Sit-Down Forklift Material Flow Driver

Is this you?

• A pro at sit-down forklifts who thrives on precision and pace.
• Comfortable navigating an ERP to track every move you make.
• Ready to keep beverage canning lines supplied without a hiccup.

The work

Our client co-packs ready-to-drink beverages—juices, energy drinks, teas, and sodas—into various aluminum can sizes. You’ll be the material movement expert ensuring the right items are in the right place at the right time.

What you’ll do

• Operate a sit-down forklift using levers and pedals to position, lift, and stack with safety and accuracy.
• Load and unload trucks; stage pallets for production teams.
• Request needed materials and schedule sequential deliveries to departments aligned to job priorities and availability.
• Check materials destined for production to confirm they meet specs.
• Plan and execute in-plant transfers to meet production timelines.
• Calculate materials required to finish job orders and record transactions.
• Keep meticulous manual or digital records; maintain ERP location accuracy.
• Track, monitor, and control material flow from department to department.

Pay & shifts

• Starting pay: $21/hour (more for well-qualified operators)
• Overnight differential: +$2/hour for certain hours
• Schedules: Day, Swing, Night, and compressed rotating options may be available—share your preference and call for the latest openings.

What you bring

• HS diploma/GED (or equivalent experience).
• 1+ year in manufacturing.
• 3+ years of recent sit-down forklift experience, including at least one recent job with ~90% of each shift on the truck.
• OSHA safety knowledge; unwavering safety focus.
• Forklift certification preferred.
• English fluency in speaking, reading, and writing for safety-critical communication.
• Basic math skills and computer literacy (ERP use required).
• Consistent tenure (2–3 years per role) and at least two professional references from recent employers.

Preferred proficiencies & tools

• Background in food & beverage manufacturing.
• Forklift-licensed candidates strongly preferred.
• Primary technology: sit-down forklifts; ERP for material tracking.

Connect with us

Call: 971.371.4028

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12600 SW Crescent Street, STE 180, Beaverton, OR 97005

Why PrideStaff Portland

We’re local and personal, with national strength—honored with the “Best of Staffing” Diamond award 15 years running. Experience the service that keeps Employees and Clients highly satisfied.

Equal Opportunity

PrideStaff Portland is a locally owned and operated equal opportunity Staffing Agency.