Forklift Operator

AppleOne; Kent (WA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Major medical, dental, vision, 401k

Job summary

AppleOne Employment Services is seeking dependable Forklift Operators for a temp-to-hire role in Kent, WA. You will move materials, support shipping/receiving, perform cycle counts, and maintain accurate ERP inventory records in a fast-paced warehouse.

Ideal candidates have 2+ years of forklift experience, current certification (or ability to obtain), and can operate RF scanners and ERP/WMS systems. Safety-focused team player sought for long-term growth.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of forklift operation and warehousing experience.
• Recent forklift certification and ability to obtain certification as necessary.
• Experience operating forklifts and warehouse equipment in a manufacturing, distribution or warehouse environment.
• Perform inventory control functions including cycle counts, inventory reconciliation, and discrepancy resolution.
• Utilize RF scanners, barcode systems, and ERP/WMS platforms to maintain accurate inventory records.
• Support receiving, shipping, picking, packing, replenishment, and general warehouse operations.

Responsibilities

• Operate sit-down, stand-up, reach truck and electric pallet jack equipment safely and efficiently.
• Load, unload, move, stage, stock, and store materials throughout the warehouse utilizing FIFO.
• Pick, pack, verify, and prepare customer orders for shipment.
• Perform cycle counts, inventory audits and inventory reconciliation activities.
• Use RF scanners and ERP systems to receive, transfer, pick, ship and record inventory transactions.
• Follow safety procedures, complete daily forklift inspections, and maintain a clean, organized warehouse environment.

Skills

Forklift operation

Warehousing experience

RF scanners

Inventory control

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Mathematical ability

Safety consciousness

Tools

ERP/WMS software

Barcode systems

Job description

Job Summary

We are seeking dependable and safety-focused Forklift Operators for a temp-to-hire opportunity in Kent, WA. This role is ideal for a hands-on warehouse professional who enjoys staying active, operating material handling equipment and supporting accurate inventory movement in a fast-paced manufacturing/warehouse environment.

The Forklift Operator will play an important role in keeping warehouse operations running smoothly by moving materials, supporting shipping and receiving, performing cycle counts, using RF scanners, and maintaining accurate inventory records in an ERP system. This is a strong opportunity for someone who values teamwork, safety, organization, and long-term career potential with a company that supports reliable employees and operational excellence.

Key Responsibilities

• Operate sit-down, stand-up, reach truck and electric pallet jack equipment safely and efficiently.


• Load, unload, move, stage, stock, and store materials throughout the warehouse utilizing FIFO.


• Pick, pack, verify, and prepare customer orders for shipment.


• Perform cycle counts, inventory audits and inventory reconciliation activities.


• Use RF scanners and ERP systems to receive, transfer, pick, ship and record inventory transactions.


• Follow safety procedures, complete daily forklift inspections, and maintain a clean, organized warehouse environment.

Compensation and Benefits

• Pay: $19.00 to $28.00 per hour (TBD per experience)


• Job Type: Temp-to-Hire


• Location: Kent, WA


• Standard benefits apply

Required Qualifications & Skills

• Minimum 2 years of forklift operation and warehousing experience.


• Recent forklift certification and current ability to obtain certification as necessary.


• Experience operating forklifts and warehouse equipment in a manufacturing, distribution or warehouse environment.


• Perform inventory control functions including cycle counts, inventory reconciliation, and discrepancy resolution.


• Utilize RF scanners, barcode systems, - and ERP/WMS platforms to maintain accurate inventory records.


• Support receiving, shipping, picking, packing, replenishment, and general warehouse operations.


• Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, safety awareness, and ability to work independently or as part of a team.


• Ability to perform basic math functions and utilize computer software.


• Ability to lift 50-75 lbs. and work in a fast-paced warehouse environment.


• Ability to bend, twist, stoop, kneel and ascend/descend stairs/ladders safely.

Equal Opportunity Employer / Disabled / Protected Veterans

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For temporary assignments lasting 13 weeks or longer, AppleOne is pleased to offer major medical, dental, vision, 401k and any statutory sick pay where required.

We are committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact your staffing representative who will reach out to our HR team.

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We also consider for employment qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements, including, if applicable, the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance. Pursuant to applicable state and municipal Fair Chance Laws and Ordinances, we will consider for employment-qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records, including, if applicable, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. For Los Angeles, CA applicants: Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.