Forklift Operator

Golden West Packaging Group; Renton (WA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading packaging company is seeking a Forklift Operator for a full-time entry-level position. Responsibilities include loading/unloading trucks, maintaining equipment, and ensuring warehouse cleanliness. Applicants should possess a high school diploma, experience with machinery, and good math skills. The role offers a dynamic work environment within the packaging industry.

Qualifications

• Experience with machinery and technical training is preferred.
• Requires at least three years of driving experience.
• Ability to lift 50-80 lbs and push/pull loads up to 100 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Operate forklift to load and unload vehicles; verify quality of incoming products.
• Maintain forklift in safe condition and keep warehouse organized.
• Inspect shipments and report damages or shortages.

Skills

Proficient in English

Good math skills

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or GED preferred

Tools

Forklift

Pallet jack

Job description

Join to apply for the Forklift Operator role at Golden West Packaging Group.

Responsibilities include:

1. Operate forklift to load and unload vehicles; verify specifications, count, and quality of incoming products; use handheld scanner for pick tickets; verify all incoming and outgoing products.
2. Examine shipments, report damages and shortages.
3. Maintain forklift in safe condition, perform daily inspections, report maintenance needs.
4. Keep warehouse clean and organized.
5. Tag returned sheet stock, return pallets, ensure proper stacking.
6. Load and unload trucks efficiently, use pallet jack as needed.
7. Make sound driving decisions based on experience.
8. Dispose waste properly.
9. Use handheld scanner and vision system.
10. Count finished goods, sort questionable orders.

Other responsibilities:

• Ensure work area cleanliness.
• Possess knowledge of CPR and first aid.
• Inspect work quality.
• Perform other related duties.

Requirements: Proficient in English, high school diploma or GED preferred, experience with machinery, technical training, and at least three years driving experience. Good math skills, ability to read tape measure.

Physical and Skills Requirements: Able to lift 50-80 lbs., push/pull loads up to 100 lbs., operate forklift and pallet jack, work in dusty/noisy environments, and work as part of a team.

Additional info: Entry level, full-time position in management and manufacturing within the packaging industry.