Cold-Environment Forklift & Warehouse Operator

empirepacking; Olympia (WA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

401(k) match

Paid time off

Career development

Job summary

Empire Packing is seeking a Warehouse/Shipping – Forklift Driver for a cold environment. You will oversee shipping, receiving, storing and issuing of supplies and inventory, and operate forklifts and other warehouse equipment in a no-kill food processing setting.

This role requires physical strength, reliability, and the ability to work in cold, damp conditions, with overtime possible. Wage scale listed: $18.50–$20.50 per hour, with benefits including medical, dental and vision coverage, 401(k),

Qualifications

• Must have physical strength to perform warehouse tasks.
• Able to concentrate on tasks and quality checks.
• Ability to understand and communicate information.
• Operate forklifts, pallet jacks, and dollies.
• Provide labor support as needed.
• Be punctual and reliable.
• Identify safety concerns and report them.
• Provide basic maintenance and troubleshoot as needed.
• Participate in shipping, receiving, storing and issuing of supplies.
• Complete receiving and discrepancy reports and contact supervisors for shortages or damage.

Responsibilities

• Oversee shipping, receiving, storing and issuing of inventory.
• Maintain receiving and inventory records and prepare related reports.
• Operate forklifts, pallet jacks, dollies and other warehouse equipment.
• Provide labor support to other areas as needed.
• Participate in annual physical inventories.
• Input data and generate reports using warehouse software.
• Keep warehouse clean, safe, and organized.
• Identify storage and warehousing improvements.

Skills

Physical strength

Hand-eye coordination

Endurance

Concentration

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Professional attitude

Adaptability

Work ethic

Tools

Forklifts

Pallet jack

Dollies

Job description

Empire Packing is seeking a Warehouse/Shipping – Forklift Driver for a cold environment. You will oversee shipping, receiving, storing and issuing of supplies and inventory, and operate forklifts and other warehouse equipment in a no-kill food processing setting.

This role requires physical strength, reliability, and the ability to work in cold, damp conditions, with overtime possible. Wage scale listed: $18.50–$20.50 per hour, with benefits including medical, dental and vision coverage, 401(k),