Forklift-Certified Cargo Handler | Growth & Benefits

Hub Group; Kent (WA); On-site; USD 24,796 - 31,684; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid holidays

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401(k) plan with employer matching

Career advancement opportunities

Work-life balance culture

Job summary

Hub Group is seeking a Cargo Handler in Kent, WA to load and unload freight, accurately stage and audit next‑day routes, and perform related warehouse duties. The role requires forklift certification, basic math, and strong customer‑service skills.

Weekend and overtime flexibility is expected to support operations and carrier readiness. Qualified candidates will have 1–2 years of warehouse experience and familiarity with RF scanners and data-entry systems.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; post-high-school education a plus.
• Ability to count and perform basic math, with or without calculator.
• Basic written and communication skills along with strong customer‑service skills.
• Previous experience with RF scanners and computer data entry systems for tracking inventory preferred.
• Ability to work, follow directions and organize duties in a fast‑paced environment and multi‑task.
• Ability to verify documentation and condition of freight to assure quality standards are met and correctly label boxes and prepare freight for shipment as required.
• Must accurately stage and audit next‑day routes and move freight within the warehouse as needed.
• Must accurately check‑in and unload appliances from our appliance carriers.
• Maintain a positive, professional, and safe work environment.
• Schedule flexibility: weekend, overtime and events as needed; act as backup for Admin as needed.
• 1–2 years prior warehouse experience.
• Must be certified to drive a forklift.

Responsibilities

• Load and unload freight from trailers safely and promptly.
• Accurately stage and audit next‑day routes.
• Perform warehouse duties as assigned to support operations.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work environment.
• Be flexible for weekends, overtime and events as needed.

Skills

Customer service

Written communication

Verbal communication

Multitasking

Counting & basic math

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

RF scanners

Inventory data entry systems

Forklift certification

Job description

Hub Group is seeking a Cargo Handler in Kent, WA to load and unload freight, accurately stage and audit next‑day routes, and perform related warehouse duties. The role requires forklift certification, basic math, and strong customer‑service skills.

Weekend and overtime flexibility is expected to support operations and carrier readiness. Qualified candidates will have 1–2 years of warehouse experience and familiarity with RF scanners and data-entry systems.