About this position
Yellowstone Local is proud to represent Western Utility Telecom, Inc., an industry leader in utility and telecom manufacturing.
If you’re experienced with a forklift and want hands-on work where you can help keep materials, production, and shipping moving, this could be a strong fit.
What's in it for You?
Pay: $22 to $27 per hour
Full-time position
Health insurance
Retirement plan options
Paid time off
Performance-based incentives
Career growth and training opportunities
Hands-on work across shipping, receiving, material handling, and production support
Variety throughout your day, including material movement, deliveries, pickups, loading, and unloading
Why You’ll Love It Here
Work for an established utility and telecom manufacturing company
Take an active role in keeping materials organized and operations moving efficiently
Work with forklifts, pallet jacks, carts, dollies, and other material handling equipment
Build your skills through training and opportunities for career growth
Join a team that values safe work practices, communication, organization, and attention to detail
See the direct impact of your work across shipping, production, and manufacturing operations
Your New Role
Work as a Forklift Operator / Material Handler in Salem, Oregon
Operate forklifts, pallet jacks, carts, dollies, and other material handling equipment
Load and unload flatbed trucks and receive incoming materials from vendors
Move and position steel, finished products, and other materials throughout the facility and shipping areas
Assist with company deliveries and material pickups
Inspect equipment and work areas and report safety concerns or equipment deficiencies
Keep work areas organized and free from obstructions and hazards
Follow established warehouse, shipping, forklift safety, and material transportation procedures
Stay alert to pedestrians, coworkers, equipment, loads, and surrounding conditions while operating equipment
Use required personal protective equipment (PPE)
Support production with material movement, steel preparation, cleanup, and other shop activities as needed
Work around power, hydraulic, pneumatic, and other equipment commonly used in steel manufacturing and fabrication
Hiring Expectations: Apply today, complete a quick phone screening, and get ready for an interview with our team to discuss your goals and experience.
Experience operating forklifts or similar material handling equipment
Understanding of forklift and workplace safety procedures
Manufacturing, production, warehouse, shipping, or material handling experience
Ability to load, unload, move, and position materials in an active manufacturing environment
Ability to follow established procedures and directions from multiple team members
Strong communication, organization, and prioritization skills
Ability to work effectively in a busy steel manufacturing and fabrication environment
Ability to work indoors and outdoors in varying weather conditions
Ability to work around typical noise, dust, sparks, fumes, and equipment found in a metal fabrication environment
Ability to frequently stand, walk, bend, stoop, and kneel while performing job duties
Ability to handle objects weighing up to 50 pounds
High school diploma or equivalent preferred
At least one year of manufacturing or production experience preferred
Commitment to using required PPE and maintaining organized work areas
Western Utility Telecom, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. #red
Location and commute
400 Glen Creek Rd Nw, Salem, OR 97304.
Plan your route with Google Maps. Travel times and transportation options vary; confirm the work location with the employer before commuting.
How to apply
Review the vacancy and complete the application on the employer or recruitment partner’s website. Requisition ID: WJ-3008074557.