Receiving Associate

Express Employment Professionals; Auburn (WA); On-site; USD 22,730 - 32,373; Full time

Job summary

Express Employment Professionals in Auburn, WA, is seeking a Receiving Associate to maintain warehouse organization and assist with freight. The position offers a pay rate of $20.00/hour and operates Monday to Friday from 6AM to 3PM.

The ideal candidate should be proactive, team-oriented, and committed to safety, with the ability to operate forklifts and learn new equipment. This role may lead to Temp to Hire opportunities based on performance.

Qualifications

• Requires punctual, regular, and reliable on-site attendance.
• Ability to learn and operate various forklift types.
• Willingness to learn from mistakes to improve productivity.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and improve warehouse cleanliness and organization.
• Assist with loading and offloading freight.
• Safely operate forklifts and other equipment.

Skills

Pro‑active mindset

Good communication skills

Team oriented

Safety awareness

Tools

Forklift equipment

Handheld RF scanners

Job description

Job Description: RECEIVING ASSOCIATE

Job Information

• Shift day: Monday - Friday | 6AM to 3PM
• The first shift (Onboarding) starts at 8AM and goes on until 3PM.
• Safety toe shoes are required every shift (Safety vests and working gloves provided on site).
• Dress code: casual attire (jeans, hoodies, T-shirts, etc.). Safety is the priority, so avoid wearing loose clothing or accessories that can potentially get caught in machinery.
• Pay rate: $20.00/Hour.

What You Will Do

• Maintain and improve warehouse cleanliness and organization.
• Order filling, including wire cutting & pipe order filling.
• Safe forklift/equipment usage.
• Commitment to One Item, One Bin and "Just Face It!" best practices.
• Assisting with loading/offloading freight or delivery trucks.
• Other warehouse duties as assigned.

What You Will Bring

• Pro‑active and self‑motivated mindset.
• Willingness to learn from mistakes to increase productivity and accuracy.
• Requires punctual regular and reliable on‑site attendance.
• Ability to learn use of handheld (RF) scanners and operating systems.
• Good oral & written communication skills.
• Team oriented.
• Safety awareness.
• Desire to learn and grow in responsibilities.
• Ability to operate forklift equipment such as: Order Picker, Reach Truck, Sit‑down Forklift and Stand‑Up Forklift.

Physical Requirements and Work Environment

• Repetitive lifting and pulling of heavy objects (50+ lbs.).
• Warehouse environment.
• Usual 40 hour work-week Monday through Friday; however based on business needs evening and weekend hours may occasionally be required.
• Requires punctual regular and reliable on‑site attendance.
• Temp to Hire opportunities depending on performance and business needs.

Location: Auburn, WA