Forklift Operator – Nursery & Cold Storage

State of Washington; Olympia (WA); On-site; USD 489,000 - 563,000; Full time

Job summary

The Department of Natural Resources (DNR) in Olympia, Washington, is seeking a Warehouse Operator 1 to support peak packing and shipping at Webster Forest Nursery. This entry-level role works under the Warehouse Operator Lead as part of a 3-person crew handling seedling storage, order fulfillment, and shipping operations for millions of seedlings.

Candidates should have forklift experience, attention to detail, and ability to work outdoors in all weather.

Qualifications

• Forklift operation experience.
• Basic math skills.

Responsibilities

• Safe operation of a 3500-5000 lb forklift and pallet jacks daily.
• Communicate with and assist supervisors and staff to maintain seedling flow and inventory integrity for storage and shipment.
• Assemble and load orders of varying size, customer base, and shipping method; maintain accurate shipping records.
• Be flexible to changing daily demands in a fast-paced environment.
• Interact professionally with public customers, nursery staff, and trucking personnel.
• Maintain reliable attendance and punctuality.

Skills

Forklift operation

Basic math

Job description

The Department of Natural Resources (DNR) in Olympia, Washington, is seeking a Warehouse Operator 1 to support peak packing and shipping at Webster Forest Nursery. This entry-level role works under the Warehouse Operator Lead as part of a 3-person crew handling seedling storage, order fulfillment, and shipping operations for millions of seedlings.

Candidates should have forklift experience, attention to detail, and ability to work outdoors in all weather.