Day-Shift Warehouse Operator - Forklift & Inventory

The Krusteaz Company; Kent (WA); On-site; USD 29,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) Matching

Paid Time Off

Holidays

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

FSAs/HSA

Paid Sick Leave

Job summary

The Krusteaz Company is seeking a forklift operator for our Kent, WA warehouse on an 8-hour day shift, Monday through Friday (6:00 AM – 2:30 PM). The role focuses on safe receipt, movement, and shipment of materials, with emphasis on accuracy and efficiency in a Bar Code environment.

Pay is $25.19 per hour, with comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, 401(k) matching, PTO, holidays, life and disability insurance, FSAs/HSA, and WA Paid Sick Leave.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Computer skills, average to good.
• Quality minded.
• Be flexible to work any shift and overtime.
• Must be able to hear forklift horns and other signals.
• Work in a team environment of continuous improvement.
• Quickly comprehend clear expectations, guidelines, policies, and functions, continuously.
• Work in a fast paced environment with little or no supervision and complete all tasks, continuously.
• Continuously read, write, and ensure the accuracy of various mathematical functions.
• Continuously work in a safe manner, following Standard Operating Procedures.
• Continuously abide by Good Manufacturing Practices and housekeeping guidelines.
• Continuously meet attendance expectations.
• Lift and carry for short distances, and transfer up to 50lbs on a frequent basis.
• Frequently twist and turn while driving forklifts forward and backward; frequently climbs on and off of forklifts.
• Frequently stoop, bend, or squat to reach below 56" shelf or lift up to 60" high.
• Stand and walk frequently on concrete floors.

Responsibilities

• Performs daily visual inspection of your forklift and document results continuously.
• Works in a Bar Code environment using Laser Scanners, Tracking Devices, and Label Printers, continuously.
• Rotates stock on a FIFO basis through the use of specific computer systems, continuously.
• Performs daily safety inspections of trucks, materials, and equipment to conform with regulatory compliance standards.
• Confirms material receipts through the use of our computer systems.
• Transports materials in the safest and most efficient manner through the use of both stand-up and sit-down electric forklifts.
• Supports and supplies finished goods, raw materials and packaging to the Kent manufacturing plant.
• Performs case pick, layer pick, pallet pick, stages, loads, receives and effectively warehouses all materials.
• Tracks materials to efficiently supply our internal and external customers using specific computer systems.
• Confirms all shipments through the use of specific computer systems.
• Prints PO Receipts, picklists, bills of lading, verify accuracy of documents concerning material movement.
• Cycles count inventory in warehouse zones using the equipment and systems provided.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Safety awareness

Flexibility

Computer skills

Education

High School Graduate

Experience driving a forklift

Job description

The Krusteaz Company is seeking a forklift operator for our Kent, WA warehouse on an 8-hour day shift, Monday through Friday (6:00 AM – 2:30 PM). The role focuses on safe receipt, movement, and shipment of materials, with emphasis on accuracy and efficiency in a Bar Code environment.

Pay is $25.19 per hour, with comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, 401(k) matching, PTO, holidays, life and disability insurance, FSAs/HSA, and WA Paid Sick Leave.