Material Handler

Pnw-Warehousing; Sumner (WA); On-site; USD 29,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

80% covered Medical, Dental & Vision

Paid Vacation

Paid sick leave

6 Paid Holidays

Job summary

PNW Warehousing in Sumner, WA is seeking a dependable Forklift Driver to safely move, load, unload, and store customer product while maintaining inventory accuracy. You will be part of a team, assist with floor-loaded container unloading, and ensure safe, efficient warehouse operations.

The role requires sit-down forklift experience, physical stamina, and a focus on safety and accuracy. Competitive hourly pay and benefits are provided; schedule is Monday–Friday with potential overtime.

Qualifications

• Forklift experience in a warehouse/distribution environment.
• Ability to operate sit-down forklifts and follow safety procedures.
• Ability to perform physical warehouse tasks besides forklift operation.
• Willing to hand unload containers/trailers when needed.
• Strong teamwork and reliability to meet operational goals.
• Dependable attendance and punctuality.
• Attention to inventory accuracy and detail.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with changing priorities.
• Basic computer/scanner/WMS experience preferred.
• Commitment to workplace safety and proper product handling.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate forklifts and other warehouse equipment to move, load, unload, stage, and store product.
• Load and unload trailers and containers accurately and efficiently.
• Hand unload floor-loaded containers and trailers as needed.
• Receive, put away, pick, stage, and prepare customer product for shipment.
• Follow customer-specific requirements and warehouse procedures for handling and storing product.
• Verify product quantities, labels, locations, and other information to maintain inventory accuracy.
• Complete required scans and transactions within the warehouse management system (WMS).
• Follow FIFO, lot, or other inventory rotation requirements when applicable.
• Inspect incoming and outgoing product for visible damage and report discrepancies promptly.
• Maintain clean, organized, and safe work areas.
• Complete daily equipment inspections and immediately report equipment or safety concerns.
• Follow all company safety policies, procedures, and equipment-operating requirements.
• Work collaboratively with forklift drivers, warehouse associates, leads, supervisors, customer service, and other team members.
• Assist in other areas of the warehouse when workload and business needs require.
• Maintain productivity and quality expectations while handling customer product with care.
• Perform additional warehouse duties as assigned.

Skills

Forklift operation

Team player

Physical stamina

Safety-conscious

Inventory accuracy

WMS/Scanner experience

Unloading flexibility

Tools

WMS experience

Scanner

Job description

Job Summary

PNW Warehousing is seeking a dependable and safety-focused Forklift Driver to join our warehouse team. This position is responsible for safely and efficiently moving, loading, unloading, and storing customer product while maintaining inventory accuracy and meeting daily operational and customer requirements.

We are looking for someone who understands that working in a warehouse is a team effort. While operating a forklift is a primary responsibility of this position, team members are expected to assist wherever needed to keep the operation moving. This includes hand unloading floor-loaded containers and trailers when required. The ideal candidate is hardworking, flexible, reliable, and willing to work alongside the team to get the job done.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Safely operate forklifts and other warehouse equipment to move, load, unload, stage, and store product.
• Load and unload trailers and containers accurately and efficiently.
• Hand unload floor-loaded containers and trailers as needed.
• Receive, put away, pick, stage, and prepare customer product for shipment.
• Follow customer-specific requirements and warehouse procedures for handling and storing product.
• Verify product quantities, labels, locations, and other information to maintain inventory accuracy.
• Complete required scans and transactions within the warehouse management system (WMS).
• Follow FIFO, lot, or other inventory rotation requirements when applicable.
• Inspect incoming and outgoing product for visible damage and report discrepancies promptly.
• Maintain clean, organized, and safe work areas.
• Complete daily equipment inspections and immediately report equipment or safety concerns.
• Follow all company safety policies, procedures, and equipment-operating requirements.
• Work collaboratively with forklift drivers, warehouse associates, leads, supervisors, customer service, and other team members.
• Assist in other areas of the warehouse when workload and business needs require.
• Maintain productivity and quality expectations while handling customer product with care.
• Perform additional warehouse duties as assigned.
  

Skills & Qualifications

• Previous forklift experience in a warehouse, distribution, or logistics environment preferred.
• Ability to safely operate sit-down forklifts; experience with additional material-handling equipment is a plus.
• Ability and willingness to perform physical warehouse work in addition to forklift operation.
• Must be willing and able to hand unload containers and trailers when needed.
• Strong teamwork skills and willingness to assist coworkers to meet operational goals.
• Dependable attendance and punctuality.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to inventory accuracy.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced warehouse environment with changing priorities.
• Basic computer, scanner, or WMS experience preferred.
• Strong commitment to workplace safety and proper product handling.
• Ability to communicate effectively with team members and leadership.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods throughout the shift.
• Ability to bend, reach, squat, push, pull, and perform repetitive movements.
• Ability to regularly lift and move product associated with warehouse and container-unloading activities.
• Ability to safely enter and exit forklifts and other warehouse equipment throughout the shift.
• Ability to work in a warehouse environment where temperatures may vary depending on weather and operational conditions.

At PNW Warehousing, we believe in working together to deliver on our commitments to our customers. Every member of the warehouse team plays an important role in keeping the operation moving, and we value employees who are willing to step in, help their teammates, and take pride in getting the job done safely and correctly.

Pay Scale: $21.00- $25.00 per hour depending on experience

Benefits:

• 80% covered Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance (80% covered for employee premiums)
• 40 hours of Paid Vacation
• 1 hour of paid sick leave for every 40 hours worked
• 6 Paid Holidays

Work Hours: 7:0 AM - 3:30 PM Monday - Friday and overtime as needed

Candidates will be required to pass a background check and drug test upon being given a conditional offer of employment