Forklift-Certified Warehouse Lead

AppleOne Employment Services; Kent (WA); On-site; USD 48,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

AppleOne Employment Services in Kent, WA is seeking a Forklift-Certified Warehouse Lead for a direct-hire, full-time role. The position involves leading daily warehouse workflow, operating a forklift, and coaching teammates in safety and efficiency.

The role offers Monday–Friday shifts from 6:00 AM to 2:30 PM, with overtime based on business needs. Pay ranges from $24 to $25 per hour, with an annual salary of $50,000 to $54,000. Direct hire opportunity with growth potential.

Qualifications

• Current forklift certification and hands-on forklift operating experience.
• 3 to 5 years of warehouse, distribution, shipping, receiving, or related logistics experience preferred.
• High school diploma or GED equivalent required.
• Ability to read and communicate effectively in English.
• Strong attention to detail, dependability, and punctuality.
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, and lift up to 60 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Operate a forklift to unload, move, stage, and organize inventory.
• Coordinate daily receiving, shipping, order fulfillment, returns, and inventory movement.
• Pull, pack, label, sort, and stage shipments for outbound processing.
• Verify incoming shipments and documentation for inventory accuracy.
• Maintain a clean, safe warehouse and follow procedures.
• Coach team members on safety, quality, and processes.

Skills

Forklift certification

Forklift operation

Team leadership

Inventory control

English communication

Safety compliance

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Job Summary

A growing distribution operation in Kent, WA is hiring a Forklift-Certified Warehouse Lead for a direct hire opportunity. This full-time role is ideal for an experienced warehouse professional who enjoys hands-on work, operating a forklift, keeping product moving, and helping teammates follow safe, efficient processes.

The Forklift-Certified Warehouse Lead will support daily receiving, inventory movement, order fulfillment, shipping, returns, and general warehouse workflow. This is a strong opportunity for someone who wants steady weekday hours, leadership visibility, and the chance to contribute to a positive, team-oriented warehouse environment. The role offers supportive leadership, consistent processes, and the opportunity to coach others while staying active in daily warehouse operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Operate a forklift to safely unload, move, stage, and organize inventory throughout the warehouse.
• Coordinate daily receiving, shipping, order fulfillment, returns, and inventory movement to support efficient workflow.
• Pull, prepare, pack, label, sort, and stage parcel and freight shipments for accurate outbound processing.
• Verify incoming shipments, product information, quantities, and documentation to maintain inventory accuracy.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe warehouse environment while following established procedures.
• Coach and support warehouse team members on safety, quality, processes, and best practices.

Compensation and Benefits

• Direct hire opportunity.
• Pay: $24 to $25 per hour.
• Annual salary range: $50,000 to $54,000 per year.
• Schedule: Full-time, Monday-Friday, 6:00 AM to 2:30 PM.
• Overtime: Opportunity for additional hours based on business needs.

Required Qualifications and Skills

• Lead daily warehouse workflow across receiving, inventory movement, shipping, returns, and order fulfillment.
• Operate forklifts and standard warehouse equipment safely and efficiently.
• Support inventory accuracy through proper documentation, staging, labeling, and product verification.
• Coach team members on warehouse procedures, safety expectations, and quality standards.
• Current forklift certification and hands-on forklift operating experience required.
• 3 to 5 years of warehouse, distribution, shipping, receiving, or related logistics experience preferred.
• High school diploma or GED equivalent required.
• Knowledge of general warehouse procedures, terminology, inventory handling, and shipping processes.
• Ability to read and communicate effectively in English.
• Strong attention to detail, accuracy, dependability, and punctuality.
• Comfortable providing direction, guidance, and support to coworkers in a team environment.
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, stoop, kneel, reach, and work on your feet throughout the shift.
• Ability to safely lift and move merchandise weighing up to 50 to 60 pounds.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience in a warehouse lead, team lead, receiving lead, shipping lead, or distribution lead role.
• Experience processing returns, resolving inventory discrepancies, and coordinating parcel or freight shipments.
• Familiarity with warehouse documentation, inventory systems, scanning processes, or order fulfillment workflows.

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