Warehouse Forklift Operator - 1st Shift

DecoPac, Inc.; Fife (WA); On-site; USD 38,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

DecoPac, Inc. is hiring for a Warehouse position on our 1st shift, Monday through Friday, 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM. The role covers shipping, receiving, and inventory control, with emphasis on safety and accuracy in a fast-paced environment.

The ideal candidate will have warehouse experience, strong attention to detail, and the ability to operate forklifts and other Material Handling Equipment. Comprehensive benefits apply after thirty hours per week.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• High school diploma, GED or equivalent.
• Ability to work flexible schedule with occasional overtime and/or weekend hours.
• Prior warehouse experience desired.
• Ability to lift, push/pull up to 40 lbs., bend, stoop, or reach.
• Adaptive and flexible to change.
• Proficient computer skills including warehouse software.
• Excellent time management and organizational skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication abilities.

Responsibilities

• Ship finished goods to customers, including palletizing, wrapping, staging, and packing orders.
• Receive and store all incoming shipments; follow HACCP and food safety standards.
• Operate forklift, pallet jacks, and order picker; maintain certifications.
• Prepare and stage materials for production.
• Maintain accurate inventory and track lot numbers and expiration dates.
• Perform cycle counts and report inventory levels.
• Contribute to warehouse sanitation per BRC practices.
• Document deliveries and input data into the MRP system.

Skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Communication

Flexible schedule

Education

High school diploma or GED

Must be 18+ years

Tools

Warehouse software

Job description

Now hiring 1st shift Monday - Friday 7:00 AM - 3:30 PM.

The Warehouse position is responsible for all efforts related to shipping, inventory control, warehouse sanitation, and receiving while maintaining a safe environment. This responsibility includes ensuring efficiency as well as accuracy with inventory control.

Responsibilities:

• Shipping Lucks finished goods to customers, including palletizing, wrapping & staging materials as well as picking & packing orders.
• Receive and put away all incoming shipments, adhering to HACCAP standards and food safety compliance.
• Safely operate forklift, pallet jacks, order picker and other equipment for material movement, while maintaining up-to-date certifications/licenses.
• Prep and stage materials for production.
• Prioritize attention to detail & understanding of lot number tracking associated with expiration dates.
• Observe, record & report inventory levels to prevent product shortages & expiration.
• Perform Cycle Counts when necessary.
• Warehouse sanitation, per BRC required practices.
• Use and understand Personal Protective Equipment in a safe manner.
• Report all food and personnel safety concerns to Warehouse Management.
• Perform administrative duties in MRP system, ensuring timely updates and accurate data input into the system.
• Document all incoming and outgoing deliveries per company requirements.
• Follow company policies and safety guidelines.
• Achieve individual performance standards alongside continuous process improvement.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications (Education/Experience):

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• High school diploma, GED or equivalent.
• Ability to work flexible schedule with occasional overtime and/or weekend hours.
• Prior warehouse experience desired.
• Ability to lift, push/pull up to 40 lbs., bend, stoop, or reach above the shoulders and below the knees in a fast-paced environment.
• Adaptive and flexible to change.
• Proficient computer skills to include warehouse specific software.
• Exceptional time management, organization, problem solving and decision-making skills.
• Effective communication skills, including writing, speaking and active listening.
• Strong problem-solving and strategic planning abilities.
• Ability to develop and maintain working relationships with diverse groups of co-workers and supervisors.
• Strong attention to detail.

All full time employees working an average of thirty (30) hours or more will be eligible to enroll in a comprehensive benefit package.

DecoPac, Inc. is committed to providing equal employment opportunity to all applicants and employees according to all applicable laws, directives and regulations of federal, state, and local governing bodies and agencies. In keeping with this commitment, DecoPac, Inc. will recruit, hire, train and promote persons in all job titles, without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex (including factors related to pregnancy or child birth), national origin, age, marital status, familial status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity status with regard to public assistance, employment status, local human rights commission activity, status as a protected veteran, genetic information, atypical hereditary cellular or blood trait, or any other protected category.