Warehouse Associate – Forklift (Cold Storage)

Express Employment Professionals; Centralia (WA); On-site; USD 24,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Equal opportunity employer

Job summary

Express Employment Professionals - Cincinnati East in Centralia, WA is seeking a Warehouse Associate for a swing shift, 5:00 PM to 1:30 AM, Monday through Friday. You will pick and stage customer orders using forklifts and pallet jacks in a temperature-controlled facility.

The role offers full-time hours with potential for long-term career growth, a starting pay of $20.75 per hour, and a focus on food safety, teamwork, and efficient warehouse operations.

Qualifications

• Teamwork and safety-focused mindset are essential.
• Ability to follow safety protocols and maintain accountability on shift.
• Proactive collaboration with teammates to ensure accurate, timely order fulfillment.

Responsibilities

• Operate forklifts, reach trucks, and electric pallet jacks to pick and stage orders.
• Move and inventory within freezer and warehouse areas safely and accurately.
• Maintain a clean, safe work area and follow safety procedures.

Skills

Teamwork

Safety procedures

Accountability

Tools

Forklifts

Reach trucks

Pallet jacks

Job description

Warehouse Associate | $20.75/hour | Centralia, WA

Schedule: Monday-Friday, 5:00 PM-1:30 AM (Swing Shift)

Position Overview:

• Join a leading temperature-controlled warehousing and logistics operation that plays a critical role in the food supply chain.
• Work in a fast-paced cold storage environment focused on food safety, operational excellence, and teamwork.
• Evaluation Hire opportunity with full-time hours and long-term career potential.

Key Responsibilities:

• Pick and stage customer orders using forklifts, reach trucks, and electric pallet jacks.
• Move, organize, and handle inventory safely and accurately within freezer and warehouse areas.
• Maintain a clean work area, follow safety procedures, and demonstrate a strong level of accountability throughout each shift.

What This Opportunity Offers:

• Competitive starting pay of $20.75 per hour on a consistent swing shift schedule.
• Opportunity to gain experience with powered industrial equipment in a high-volume logistics operation.
• Work with an industry leader known for advanced cold storage and supply chain solutions.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, genetic information, veteran status, or disability status.

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