Forklift Operator - Nursery & Cold Storage

Washington State Health Care Authority; Olympia (WA); On-site; USD 41,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Forklift certification

Job summary

The Department of Natural Resources in Olympia, WA is seeking a Warehouse Operator 1 to support Webster Forest Nursery during peak packing and shipping. This entry-level role works under a small crew to manage seedling storage, inventory, and order fulfillment while reinforcing safety and efficiency.

Ideal candidates have forklift experience, basic math skills, and a commitment to reliability. The position is full-time, outdoors, and involves operating forklifts and loading shipments in varied

Qualifications

• Demonstrable experience operating a forklift safely.
• Basic math skills.

Responsibilities

• Safe operation of a 3500 – 5000 lb. capacity forklift and pallet jacks daily.
• Communicating with and assisting supervisors and key staff to maintain the flow of seedlings and inventory integrity for storage and shipment.
• Assemble and load orders of varying size, customer base, and shipping method. Maintain accurate shipping records.
• Flexible to changing daily demands in a fast-paced work environment.
• Friendly and professional interactions with public customers, internal region customers, nursery staff, and trucking personnel.
• Reliability, good attendance, and punctuality.

Skills

Forklift operation

Attention to detail

Basic math

Tools

Forklift certification

Job description

The Department of Natural Resources in Olympia, WA is seeking a Warehouse Operator 1 to support Webster Forest Nursery during peak packing and shipping. This entry-level role works under a small crew to manage seedling storage, inventory, and order fulfillment while reinforcing safety and efficiency.

Ideal candidates have forklift experience, basic math skills, and a commitment to reliability. The position is full-time, outdoors, and involves operating forklifts and loading shipments in varied