Forklift Test Driver
Hyster-Yale Materials Handling
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Hyster-Yale Materials Handling is hiring a Forklift Test Driver. Hyster-Yale Materials Handling seeks a contract Forklift Test Driver for its Fairview, Oregon facility to conduct reliability and validation testing of prototype and production forklifts during third‑shift hours.
Key focus areas include Drive forklifts following course maps and instructions., Keep accurate, legible, and knowledgeable test logs to communicate observations and events to technicians and engineers., and Perform simple facility or vehicle maintenance duties as assigned..
Important skills include Keep Accurate Test Logs, Keep Legible Test Logs, Keep Knowledgeable Test Logs, Communicate Observations, Communicate Events, and Perform Simple Facility Maintenance.
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Full job description
Job Title
Forklift Test Driver
Job Category
Engineering
Job Description
Forklift Test Driver – Contract Position
Put a LIFT in Your Career! Hyster-Yale Materials Handling, world-class manufacturer of industrial lift trucks, has a contract position opening for a forklift test driver in our Fairview, Oregon facility. HYMH designs, engineers, manufactures, sells and services a comprehensive line of lift trucks under the Hyster (http://www.nmhg.com/brands/hyster/) and Yale (http://www.nmhg.com/brands/yale/) brand names.
We are seeking qualified applicants to test drive forklifts. This position involves reliability and validation testing of prototype and production forklifts.
The following position is currently available:
Third shift – Sunday night through Thursday night (11:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m.) with a paid 30 minute lunch. May involve possible weekend overtime when testing projects are in high demand.
Job description:
Drive forklifts following course maps and instructions.
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Keep accurate, legible, and knowledgeable test logs to communicate observations and events to technicians and engineers.
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Perform simple facility or vehicle maintenance duties as assigned.
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Follow safety procedures.
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Follow written and verbal instructions.
Forklift or heavy equipment driving experience is preferred. You must be able to multi-task with the use of lots of different hand and foot controls (think riding a motorcycle or a quad).
EOE/Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disabled
Job Type
Agency Temp
Time Type
Full time
Work Hours
40
Travel Required
No
Primary Location
HY US Portland, OR
Address
4000 NE Blue Lake Road
Zip Code
97024-8710
Field-Based
No
Relocation Assistance Available
No
We are an equal opportunity employer with an excellent benefit package including medical, dental and life insurance, 401(k) and profit sharing.
EOE/Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disabled
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