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Why Work for Papé Material Handling

At Papé Material Handling, we are one of the largest full-service equipment dealers in the West with locations in Washington, Oregon, California, Nevada, Alaska, Hawaii and Montana. Are you a smart, hardworking individual looking to build a career in the material handling industry? Let’s talk!

With unbeatable benefits packages, exceptional training programs, and family-owned business values, it’s no wonder our employees love building a career with us–and often stay with us through retirement. Whether you’re looking for a company to start your career with, or looking for one to grow old with, we’ve got options. Let’s take a look at what it’s like working for Papé Material Handling–and what we’re looking for in an ideal team member.

Currently Hiring

Our business is constantly growing and evolving, and we’re looking for dynamic team players to join our family.

We have career opportunities in our administration, sales, parts, and service departments, including forklift technician jobs in the shop or in the field. We’re currently looking to fill a wide variety of positions, including:

    • Sales Yard / Utility People

    • Product Support Representatives

    • Delivery Drivers

    • Sales Coordinators

    • Rental Supervisors

    • Entry-Level Technicians

    • Shop Technicians

    • & more

Browse our full list of open positions here.

Working for Papé Material Handling

We’re a family-owned business and operate with family values. We care about the growth, education, and wellbeing of each member of our team. There’s longevity here; people grow their careers, and often work with us until they retire. You get personalized attention, and we frequently check in to make sure our team members are enjoying their positions, realizing their full potential, and have the right work/life balance.

Meet some of our longstanding technicians, who’ve found their home working for Papé Machinery:

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We have an incredible team of technicians, and got the chance to interview a group of different Papé Machinery technicians about their experience working for our company. About working for us, one of our techs says,  “Overall, it’s the people that makes this company great. Whatever we need, Papé supplies it; you just have to ask.”

Benefits

Papé Material Handling offers an incredible benefits package to its team members, including:

    • Retirement & 401(k) matching

    • Health, dental, vision, and prescription insurance

    • Flexible Spending Accounts

    • Life insurance

    • Short- and Long-term disability insurance

    • Paid holiday and vacation plans

    • Training and scholarship opportunities

    • Opportunities to grow in a family-owned business that’s invested in your wellbeing

Forklift Technician and Training Programs

Are you interested in becoming a forklift technician specifically? You’re in luck! We partner with forklift technician schools to offer scholarships and training opportunities. You get education and hands-on work experience, in addition to tuition reimbursement, discounts on tools, and compensation for on-the-job training. Learn more about how to get involved in our Forklift Technician Trainings and reach out to us today for additional information.

Learn More About Working for Us

Are you ready to launch your career working for an exceptional family-owned business that’s ready to support your growth in the material handling industry? We’ll keep you moving forward. Browse available positions and reach out to us today. Best of luck on your search!

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New Equipment

At Papé Material Handling, we offer a wide range of high-quality equipment from trusted brands like Hyster®, Yale®, Taylor-Dunn, and Genie. Our selection includes everything from utility work carts and forklifts to aerial equipment and more, providing reliable solutions for all your material handling needs.

Used Equipment

At Papé Material Handling, we offer a diverse inventory of used equipment from trusted manufacturers like Hyster®, Yale®, and Combilift. Our selection includes forklifts, scissor lifts, telehandlers, and more—all thoroughly inspected and ready to provide reliable, cost-effective solutions for your business.

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