Heavy Equipment Operator

Command the Controls: Heavy Equipment Operator & Crane Apprentice Wanted!

Do you want to step away from basic manual labor and build a lucrative, skilled career running massive industrial machinery? American Workforce Group has partnered with a premier raw material mill in Clatskanie, OR to hire a full-time Heavy Equipment Operator / Crane Apprentice. Secure a dependable Monday-Friday daytime routine, starting pay at $19/hr with massive built-in overtime, and an outstanding path to master heavy cranes and yard rigs!

Description for Heavy Equipment Operator:

• Learn to safely configure, calibrate, and operate high-capacity material handling cranes.
• Train to run a variety of heavy equipment (loaders, forklifts, etc.) to load and unload mill products.
• Stage raw material inventories seamlessly across active processing bays and shipping lanes.
• Execute routine pre-shift equipment safety logs and maintain extreme situational awareness.
• Perform general cleanup around the machinery areas to preserve a hazard-free facility layout.

Details for Heavy Equipment Operator:

• Pay Rate: $19.00 / hour to start.
• Schedule: Monday – Friday | 6:00 AM – 4:30 PM (10.5-hour shifts with great overtime pay).
• Location: Clatskanie, OR facility (Commute-friendly for Cowlitz County).
• Position Type: Full-Time, Temp-to-Hire.

Requirements for Heavy Equipment Operator:

• A strong mechanical aptitude and a driving willingness to master heavy machinery operations.
• Must possess absolute comfort working at elevated distances (no fear of heights).
• Comfortable handling physical labor and working inside a rugged, dusty heavy industrial setting.
• Ability to stand for long periods, follow instructions clearly, and lift up to 75 lbs cleanly.
• Exceptional history of daily attendance, prompt punctuality, and reliable personal transportation.

To apply:
Email: cowlitzjobs@americanworkforcegroup.com
Call: (360) 200-4900
Office Hours: Monday – Friday | 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

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