Inventory Associate I - Forklift Certified & Detail-Oriented

System One; Kent (WA); On-site; USD 41,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) plan

Dental/vision

Job summary

System One is seeking an Inventory Associate I - A for a 6-month contract in Kent, WA. Shift is Monday to Friday, 6am to 3:30pm PST, with compensation of $35 per hour.

The role involves receiving, inventory control, and operation of heavy equipment including forklifts and PIT equipment, supporting continuous improvement, and ensuring SOP compliance. The position requires 2+ years in fulfillment/inventory operations, forklift certification, ability to lift 50 lbs, and strong attention to detail

Qualifications

• 2+ years of Fulfillment Center Operations experience, including receiving and inventory functions.
• Certified forklift experience.
• Ability to lift 50 lbs.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Excellent communication skills in a technical environment.
• Mathematical and analytical skills to define problems, collect data, and draw conclusions.

Responsibilities

• Support continuous improvement by evaluating, monitoring, and escalating roadblocks that could cause downstream defects.
• Support root cause analysis and provide detailed problem-solving insights.
• Properly operate heavy equipment, including PIT equipment and forklifts, understanding operational mechanics, safety procedures, and maintenance practices.
• Move heavy parts/materials throughout the facilities using equipment such as electronic pallet jacks, forklifts, reach-trucks, and turret-trucks.
• Receive shipments, unload deliveries, and visually inspect packages for compliance with SOP standards.
• Conduct quality control checks, review part requirements, and process accordingly.
• Document receipts using tools and equipment to upload, store, and close out work orders or receipts following SOPs.
• Input data into inventory management systems, navigating modules and reading information as needed.
• Identify appropriate packaging for parts and properly wrap/store items at various workflow stages.
• Sort, stage, and move packages or storage containers, ensuring security and preventing loss.
• Label and mark parts with identifiers as outlined in SOPs for workflow analysis.
• Properly store and audit parts, whether individual or bulk, following SOPs and using good judgment.

Skills

Forklift experience

Inventory management

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Mathematical analysis

Safety procedures

Physical stamina

Teamwork

Job description

System One is seeking an Inventory Associate I - A for a 6-month contract in Kent, WA. Shift is Monday to Friday, 6am to 3:30pm PST, with compensation of $35 per hour.

The role involves receiving, inventory control, and operation of heavy equipment including forklifts and PIT equipment, supporting continuous improvement, and ensuring SOP compliance. The position requires 2+ years in fulfillment/inventory operations, forklift certification, ability to lift 50 lbs, and strong attention to detail