Forklift Operator – Nursery & Cold Storage

State of Washington; Pasco (WA); On-site; USD 41,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

The Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is seeking a Warehouse Operator 1 at Webster Forest Nursery in Olympia, WA for the peak packing and shipping season. This entry-level role supports seedling storage, cooler inventory, and shipping operations for millions of seedlings.

The ideal candidate will have forklift experience and basic math skills, with strong attention to detail and professional communication in a cold storage and outdoor agricultural setting.

Qualifications

• Forklift operation experience required.
• Basic math skills required.
• Strong attention to detail and professional communication.

Responsibilities

• Operate a forklift and pallet jacks safely on a daily basis.
• Assist with seedling storage, cooler inventory, order fulfillment, and shipping.
• Assemble and load orders; maintain shipping records.
• Adapt to changing daily demands in a fast-paced environment.
• Interact professionally with public customers, nursery staff, and trucking personnel.
• Maintain reliability and punctuality in daily duties.

Skills

Forklift operation

Basic math

Attention to detail

Professional communication

Job description

The Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is seeking a Warehouse Operator 1 at Webster Forest Nursery in Olympia, WA for the peak packing and shipping season. This entry-level role supports seedling storage, cooler inventory, and shipping operations for millions of seedlings.

The ideal candidate will have forklift experience and basic math skills, with strong attention to detail and professional communication in a cold storage and outdoor agricultural setting.