Warehouse Associate

RightStone; Kent (WA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

RightStone is seeking a dedicated Warehouse Associate in Kent, WA for a 1 year contract with temp-to-hire opportunity. The role involves moving, organizing, and loading storage boxes while frequently lifting 24 lbs to 100+ lbs. The shift runs 8:00AM to 4:30PM, Monday–Friday, with 9-hour days including breaks.

Proficiency in English is required. Responsibilities include processing orders, using handheld scanners, and operating hand trucks and pallet jacks on varied surfaces.

Qualifications

• The role requires frequent manual lifting and handling of boxes and equipment.
• Prolonged standing and walking, with kneeling, squatting and bending as part of duties.
• Read/write in English proficiently to process orders and use the tracking system.

Responsibilities

• Process orders and handle items such as files, books, binders, and backup tapes.
• Manually lift, carry, and move boxes up to 100 lbs; operate hand trucks and pallet jacks.
• Read and write in English; use handheld scanners and a proprietary system for tracking.

Skills

Manual lifting

Physical stamina

English proficiency

Safety awareness

Tools

Hand trucks

Pallet jacks

Job description

We are looking for dedicated Warehouse Associate in Kent, WA with $20.88/hr pay for a 1 year contract duration (temp to hire opportunity). In this role, you will play a vital part in the moving, arranging, lifting, and loading of storage boxes, bins, and totes. This position requires physical agility as you will frequently kneel, squat, reach, bend forward, and handle items ranging from 24 lbs to over 100 lbs. If you have the physical capabilities and attention to detail required for this role.

Shift Schedule

8:00AM - 4:30PM, Monday to Friday, 9-hour shifts (includes 30-minute lunch + two 15-minute breaks)

Roles and Requirements

• Process orders and handle items such as files, books, binders, and backup tapes.
• The work is physically demanding, involving manual lifting, carrying, and moving of boxes while standing, stooping, crawling, kneeling, and twisting.
• Operating hand trucks and pallet jacks on varying surfaces is also a key aspect of the role.
• You should be capable of independently lifting and carrying boxes ranging from 10-100 lbs regularly.

Essential Functions

• Perform tasks like walking, standing, kneeling, squatting, stooping, and bending for extended periods.
• Independently handle gripping, lifting, pushing, pulling, and carrying boxes, including navigating inclines, stairs, and changes in surface/elevation.
• Read and write in English proficiently.
• Lift and move boxes, process orders, and use a proprietary computer system for tracking.
• Operate handheld scanners and maintain balance on ladders.
• Lift and carry boxes weighing up to 100 lbs. For prolonged periods.
• Expertly load, operate, and move hand carts, pallet jacks, and various material handling aids.
• Load and shrink-wrap pallets on ground level or carts, and manually load boxes onto pallets and trucks.

RightStone is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits unlawful discrimination based on race, color, creed, gender, religion, marital status, registered domestic partner status, age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, sex, genetic information, sexual orientation, military and veteran status or any other consideration made unlawful by federal, state, or local laws. RightStone is committed to compliance with all applicable laws providing equal employment opportunities. This commitment applies to all persons involved in Company operations and prohibits unlawful discrimination by any employee of the Company, including supervisors, coworkers, independent contractors and other third parties.