Forklift Picker (Cherry Picker) - SWING in Kent

Wilmar LLC; Kent (WA); On-site; USD 29,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Quarterly Warehouse Incentive Plan

Medical insurance

Delta Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Long Term Disability

Group Life Insurance

AD&D

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Voluntary Life Insurance/AD&D

Voluntary Accident Insurance

401(k) profit sharing plan with-employ

Job summary

Wilmar LLC is seeking an experienced Forklift Driver in Kent, WA to pick customer orders and move products between shipping, receiving and storage areas. This swing-shift role requires safety-focused performance and the ability to operate equipment such as forklifts in a fast-paced warehouse environment.

This full-time position emphasizes quantity accuracy, adherence to safety policies, and timely communication with warehouse leadership.

Qualifications

• One year of order picking experience in a warehouse.
• Ability to read and understand safety instructions in English.
• Lifts up to 50 lbs and can stand for long periods.
• Authorized to work in the U.S. without visa sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Fill customer orders and deliver them to the packing area or loading dock.
• Obtain merchandise from bins or shelves and ensure the completeness and correctness of all orders filled.
• Sort and place materials or items on racks, shelves or in bins according to size, type, style, color, or product code.
• Mark materials with identifying information using the appropriate method.
• Repair bins as required.
• Ensure that the work area and warehouse are clean and clutter-free at all times.
• Follow all safety policies and procedures, including wearing and using the proper safety equipment.
• Wear the proper personal protective equipment.
• Adhere to Company Policy and Procedures.
• Perform duties as workload necessitates.
• Communicate regularly with the Warehouse Managers or Inventory Control on problems with stock location size and changes requested by Wilmar employees.
• Demonstrate flexible and efficient time management and ability to prioritize workload.
• Consistently report to work on time prepared to perform duties of position.

Skills

Order picking

Forklift operation

Reading English

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Forklift

Pallet jack

Scan gun

Job description

Description

Wilmar LLC, proud owner of Performance Tool and other brands, is a leading supplier of quality tools to major retailers and distributors throughout North America and internationally. We’re growth oriented, customer obsessed, and proud of our history while being focused on building an even better team for tomorrow. Come grow with us!

We are looking for an experienced Forklift Driver to pick customer orders or move product from shipping, receiving or storage areas to product bins using cherry pickers.

This position is designated as safety-sensitive due to the operation of heavy equipment and machinery, including forklifts, and the potential to impact the health and safety of the employee and others. Employees in this role are expected to perform their duties in a safe and unimpaired manner at all times.

As a safety-sensitive position, this role is subject to pre-employment drug screening and may be subject to reasonable suspicion and post-incident drug and/or alcohol testing in accordance with Company policy and applicable law.

This is a Swing Shift position: Mon-Thurs 2:30 pm to 12:00 am and Fridays 2:30 pm to 6:30 pm.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

This position requires up to 8-9 hours of movement per shift (Monday through Thursday) and up to 4 hours of movement per shift on Friday, including standing, pushing, pulling, twisting, bending at the waist, reaching, and lifting up to 50 lbs per instance.

• Fill customer orders and deliver them to the packing area or loading dock
• Obtain merchandise from bins or shelves and ensure the completeness and correctness of all orders filled
• Sort and place materials or items on racks, shelves or in bins according to predetermined sequence such as size, type, style, color, or product code
• Mark materials with identifying information using the appropriate method
• Repair bins as required
• Ensure that the work area and warehouse are clean and clutter-free at all times
• Follow all safety policies and procedures, including wearing and using the proper safety equipment
• Wear the proper personal protective equipment
• Adhere to Company Policy and Procedures
• Perform duties as workload necessitates
• Communicate regularly with the Warehouse Managers or Inventory Control on problems with stock location size and changes requested by Wilmar employees
• Demonstrate flexible and efficient time management and ability to prioritize workload
• Consistently report to work on time prepared to perform duties of position

Job Type: Full-time

Starting wage: $21.00/hour for day shift. Swing shift positions receive an additional shift premium.

Requirements

• Ability to commute/relocate to Kent, WA 98032
• One year order picking experience in a warehouse
• High School Diploma or GED
• Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without visa sponsorship
• Ability to read and understand safety instructions, work orders, and written procedures in English
• Demonstrated ability to multi-task
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals
• Ability to respond to common directions
• Ability to effectively present information to employees for the purpose of clarification or training
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs

Tools and Equipment

• Scan gun
• Tape gun
• Box knife
• Fall protection gear
• Forklift
• Manual pallet jack

Wilmar, LLC. benefits include:

• Quarterly Warehouse Incentive Plan
• Medical insurance (United Health Care NexusACO base plan with 2 PPO buy up options)
• Delta Dental insurance (up to $2,000 annual benefit)
• Vision (United Healthcare)
• Company Paid Long Term Disability
• Company Paid Group Life Insurance ($20,000 benefit)
• Company Paid AD&D
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Voluntary Group Term Life Insurance/AD&D
• Voluntary Accident Insurance
• 401(k) profit sharing plan with employer match
• Paid time off: vacation and sick time
• Eight paid holidays annually
• Employee discount on Wilmar, LLC products

Wilmar, LLC is an equal opportunity employer. Consistent with applicable law, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, citizenship, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, immigration status, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran or military status, race, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable local laws, regulations and ordinances.