Forklift Operator - Swing Shift

Express Employment Professionals Defunct

Location

Portland, OR, 97204

Job Type

Other

Date Posted

30 May 2026

Job Full Description

Now Hiring: Swing Shift Forklift Operators - $22/hr | Evaluation-to-Hire
Location: Portland, OR | Multiple Sites | Start Times: 1:30 PM - 2:00 PM

Express Employment Professionals is recruiting experienced forklift operators for swing shift positions with a reputable client in Portland. This is an evaluation-to-hire opportunity, where successful candidates may be hired directly by the client after a performance-based evaluation period.
Position Details:

Shift Start Times: 1:30 PM or 2:00 PM (depending on location)
Pay Rate: $22.00 per hour
Schedule: Monday through Friday (some weekend work may be required)
Type: Evaluation-to-Hire

Responsibilities:

Operate forklifts to load and unload trucks and railcars
Perform heavy case picking in a high-volume warehouse environment
Use RF barcode scanners for inventory tracking and order fulfillment
Maintain a clean and safe work environment

Preferred Experience:

Forklift operation in grocery or high-volume warehouse settings
Experience with truck and rail loading/unloading
Familiarity with RF scanning systems and case picking

Candidate Profile:

Dependable and punctual with a strong work ethic
Physically capable of lifting up to 50 lbs and working on your feet
Able to work independently and as part of a team

Our application process is SUPER EASY! We are available in person or by phone Monday through Friday from 7:00 am until 5:00 pm. For a quick and easy interview call 503-735-1200 or come into our Express Employment Professionals franchise conveniently located in North Portland at 4790 N. Lombard Street, Portland OR, 97203. We are at the corner of Lombard and Fiske, 2 miles west of I-5 on Lombard. We look forward to speaking with you TODAY!

To submit an online application to the North Portland Location follow these instructions.

Go to
2. Select "Apply Now" on the top-left banner
3. Click on "Sign Up for Your Free Account Now"
4. Complete the Registration page and select "Register"
5. Fill out the entire application
6. "Submit to Offices", select 'North Portland' location
7. Exit out of the "next step" pop-up screen
8. Select the blue "Send" box on the right side of the screen

At Express, we will assess your skills; offer you interview/resume writing tips, and work with you to find a job that fits your needs and abilities. You will never pay a fee at Express and you will have the opportunity to earn benefits such as referral bonuses and much more. We put more than 200 people to work last week and we want to talk to you. To find out more, contact us today!
North Portland, OR
1944
4790 North Lombard Street
Portland, OR 97203