Warehouse - Forklift Operator

Job ID 44174 Date posted 05/05/2023 Location: Portland, Oregon

We are Aaron’s - an industry leader in the sales and lease-to-own retail industry known for quality brand names and superior customer service. We provide our team members the opportunity to reach their full potential in a team-oriented, high-energy, recognition-based environment with competitive pay and benefits. This is much more than a job – it is a career with purpose.

A forklift operator transports merchandise using a forklift truck or reach truck to designated locations within the warehouse. Responsibilities:

• Must be able to lift, load and dolly 50-300lbs
• Loading / unloading trucks, stocking, order filling, and other related tasks
• Perform physical labor up to 10 hours per day
• Operates a powered forklift truck on a regular and continuous basis to move merchandise or equipment in a distribution center

Requirements:

• OSHA certification preferable, employer certification also considered
• 2 years’ experience operating a powered industrial truck
• Other powered industrial truck skills will also be considered
• Safe, verifiable operating history from previous employer would be appreciated
• Previous warehouse and forklift experience is a plus.
• Typical work schedules are Mon-Fri. Multiple shifts may be available
• Works within established procedures with a moderate degree of supervision
• High School diploma or equivalent preferred
• Primary skills would include experience with counterbalance or stand up forklift, order picker, and carton clamp attachment

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Benefits

As an expression of our appreciation, Aaron’s is proud to offer outstanding career training, competitive performance incentives, excellent advancement opportunities, and a distinctive benefits package which includes

Our team members are our greatest asset.

• Physical and financial well-being programs
• Employee purchase program with exclusive discounts
• Life and disability insurance
• Sundays off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Stock purchase plans
• Benefits vary based on full- and part-time employment status.
• Pay on Demand
• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• Employee Business Resource Groups
• Employee assistance program
• 401(k) plan with contribution matching
• Paid paternal leave
• Paid time off, including vacation days, sick days, and holidays

About Aaron’s

At Aaron’s we offer sales and lease-to-ownership of specialty items including furniture, consumer electronics, home appliances, and accessories throughout the United States and Canada. Our customers shop at Aaron’s for the same reason you should choose us for the next step in your career – our ability to positively influence people’s lives. If you are looking for a company with the passion and dedication to make a difference in the lives of customers and team members alike, join us today.

Aaron’s is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive work environment, celebrates our team members’ differences, and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, pregnancy, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, military duty, gender expression, genetic information, or any other protected class. Candidates who require accommodation during the recruitment process should contact [email protected].

Aaron’s is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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