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Forklift Operator – Shipping & Receiving
Tacoma, WA, US
Light Industrial
High School or equivalent
Full Time, Temp to Hire
$23/hr
Entry Level
On-site
Manufacturing - Other
First Shift (Day)
Tacoma, WA, US
$23/hr
Entry Level
Full Time, Temp to Hire
Manufacturing - Other
On-site
Light Industrial
High School or equivalent
First Shift (Day)
Job details
Forklift Operator – Shipping & Receiving
Pay: $23.00 per hour
Schedule: Monday–Friday, 7:00 AM–3:30 PM
Location: Tacoma/Frederickson, WA
Job Type: Temporary with potential for permanent hire
Start Date: ASAP
Overtime: Frequent; may extend to approximately 5:00 PM
Saturdays: Occasional, based on volume
Sundays: No scheduled Sundays
Position Overview
We are looking for an experienced Forklift Operator with strong Shipping & Receiving and Inventory experience to join a busy distribution warehouse in the Tacoma/Frederickson area.
This is not a forklift-only position. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience operating a forklift while also handling shipping, receiving, order picking, inventory, loading/unloading, and warehouse organization.
If you are an experienced warehouse professional who enjoys staying busy and can accurately manage materials from receiving through shipment, this could be a great opportunity.
What You’ll Do
- Safely operate a forklift throughout the warehouse.
- Pick customer orders using a forklift.
- Handle daily shipping and receiving responsibilities.
- Receive incoming materials and verify quantities and products.
- Prepare and stage outgoing orders for shipment.
- Load and unload trucks.
- Move and organize materials throughout the warehouse.
- Maintain accurate inventory records.
- Perform inventory counts and help identify discrepancies.
- Verify products, quantities, and order information for accuracy.
- Stage orders and materials in designated locations.
- Complete shipping and receiving paperwork and system entries.
- Maintain an organized and safe warehouse environment.
- Follow all safety procedures and company guidelines.
- Work overtime and occasional Saturdays as business volume requires.
Requirements
- Forklift certification is required.
- Strong shipping and receiving experience is required.
- Previous inventory experience is required.
- Previous order-picking experience preferred.
- Experience loading and unloading trucks.
- Comfortable performing inventory counts and verifying materials.
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
- Good organizational and time-management skills.
- Dependable attendance and punctuality.
- Ability to work in a physically active warehouse environment.
- Comfortable with frequent overtime and occasional Saturdays.
- Strong commitment to workplace safety.
What We’re Looking For
The ideal candidate can confidently handle:
Forklift Operation + Shipping & Receiving + Inventory + Order Picking
We are looking for someone who has worked with the overall warehouse process, not someone whose experience is limited to operating a forklift.
Schedule
Monday–Friday | 7:00 AM–3:30 PM
The shift will frequently extend to approximately 5:00 PM depending on workload.
Occasional Saturdays may be required, generally for an approximately 8-hour shift depending on volume.
No Sundays.
Dress & Safety Requirements
- Long pants required.
- Denim long pants are acceptable.
- Closed-toe shoes required.
- Steel-toe or composite-toe footwear required.
- No rips or holes in clothing.
- No hoodie strings or loose items that could catch on equipment.
- Clothing must be appropriate for a warehouse environment.
Work Environment
- Clean, modern, newer facility.
- Free onsite parking.
- Conveniently located near the Center at Frederickson.
- Multiple food options nearby.
- Breakroom with complimentary coffee, cider, hot chocolate, and hot/cold water.
- Refrigerator available.
Potential for Permanent Hire
This position starts as a temporary assignment with the potential for permanent hire for strong performers.
Permanent employees may be eligible for:
- Medical, dental, and vision benefits
- Vacation and sick pay
- 401(k) benefits
- Complimentary training and classes
- Opportunities for advancement and pay increases
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