Forklift Operator - Cold-Storage Warehouse (PTO & 401k)

Kettle Cuisine; Everett (WA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Vision, and Dental Insurance

401k

Paid Time Off

Sick Leave

Holidays

Maternity and Paternity Leave

Life and Disability Insurance

Tuition Assistance

Job summary

Kettle Cuisine is seeking a Warehouse/Inventory Associate at the Everett, WA facility. The role requires Forklift certification and Reach Truck operation to manage receiving, storage, and shipment of raw ingredients and packaging supplies.

You will work within a manufacturing setting and use ERP tools to ensure accurate inventory and safe handling. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, communicates effectively, and can maintain organization in a cold storage environment.

Qualifications

• Candidates must demonstrate strong communication and the ability to stay organized in a fast-paced warehouse.
• Self-motivated with reliable attention to detail and good time-management.
• Basic math and reading skills required for inventory and documentation tasks.

Responsibilities

• Receive raw ingredients and packaging supplies according to procurement and quality guidelines.
• Store and organize all incoming materials.
• Pick and transfer materials to operation departments as requested.
• Rotate stock (first-expired, first-out) and return items to proper locations.
• Move finished goods to rack locations or shipping docks.
• Follow FIFO and ship goods to customers per quality and regulatory requirements.
• Process tasks using the ERP system.
• Maintain cleanliness of warehouse, docks, and cooler spaces.
• Monitor inventory locations and communicate discrepancies to leadership.

Skills

Strong communication

Self-motivated

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Basic math and reading

Tools

Forklift certification

Reach Truck

Job description

Kettle Cuisine is seeking a Warehouse/Inventory Associate at the Everett, WA facility. The role requires Forklift certification and Reach Truck operation to manage receiving, storage, and shipment of raw ingredients and packaging supplies.

You will work within a manufacturing setting and use ERP tools to ensure accurate inventory and safe handling. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, communicates effectively, and can maintain organization in a cold storage environment.