Forklift Operator

TransPak; Kent (WA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

401k

Life Insurance

Paid Time Off

Paid Sick Leave

Holiday Pay

Job summary

TransPak is seeking a Forklift Operator at our Kent, WA facility. You will support warehouse operations, stocking, moving materials, loading/unloading trucks, and maintaining organized storage systems. You’ll prepare materials for production use or shipping, operate a forklift, and perform related duties as needed.

We value teamwork, safety, and attention to detail. This role requires the ability to lift 50 pounds and maintain forklift certifications where required, with coaching and feedback to

Qualifications

• Must have High School diploma or GED.
• Forklift experience and ability to maintain certifications (site requirements).
• Strong teamwork and communication skills to build a high performing team.
• Attention to detail with deadline-driven, continuous improvement mindset.
• Able to lift 50 pounds.
• Safe and Efficient Facility Team Member.

Responsibilities

• Read work orders or instructions to determine assignments and needs.
• Move freight and materials to storage or production areas using equipment or by hand.
• Load and unload truck trailers and other vehicles.
• Follow SOPs and work safely in a fast-paced production environment.
• Collaborate with colleagues to accomplish tasks safely.
• Report equipment defects and maintenance needs to ensure safe operation.
• Speak up about unsafe conditions or acts.
• May participate in continuous improvement projects.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Attention to detail

Safety awareness

Lifting ability

Able to lift 50 pounds

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Forklift certification

Pallet jack training

Job description

Who We Are

Originally founded in Silicon Valley in 1952, we are humbled by the long-term relationships earned through the packaging solutions we offer, including design, engineering, testing, manufacturing, and fulfillment of custom and stock packaging

Your Role

Forklift Operator

Compensation

$22.50/hr.

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• 401k
• Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Sick Leave
• Holiday Pay

As a Forklift Operator with us, you’ll be working as part of the TransPak and Tesla team as we partner to maintain warehouse operations, including stocking, moving materials or stock, loading/unloading trucks, maintaining an organized warehouse and its storage system at our new facility. You’ll prepare materials for production use or shipping/receiving, operate a Forklift and perform other duties as needed. Coaching and regular feedback will be provided for continuous improvement

What You’ll Be Doing

• Read work orders or receive oral instructions to determine work assignments, material or equipment needs
• Move freight, stock, or other materials to and from storage or production areas, loading docks, delivery vehicles, ships, or containers, by hand or using hand trucks, pallet jacks, or other equipment
• Loading and unloading of truck trailers and other vehicles
• Efficiently perform work according to standard operating procedures
• Collaborate with colleagues to accomplish tasks safely in a fast-paced production environment
• Address and report all equipment defects or maintenance needs to maintain safe and efficient use. Follow all procedures, policies and know the equipment before using it
• Speak up when observing something that may be unsafe or someone performing unsafe acts
• May perform special continuous improvement projects as needed

What We’d Like To See From You

Highly Desired

• High School diploma or GED
• Forklift experience and able to maintain certifications on equipment such as forklift certification or pallet jack training, as required by site
• Strong teamwork and communication skills to build a high performing team
• Demonstrated attention to detail, deadline-driven, continuous improvement behaviors
• Able to lift 50 pounds
• Safe and Efficient Facility Team Member

Preferred

• High School diploma or GED
• Bilingual English-Spanish speaker
• One (1) year inventory management experience
• Previous warehouse or material handling experience
• Demonstrated attention to detail, deadline-driven, continuous improvement behaviors
• Role model TransPak culture and operating procedures

At TransPak, we are building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace