Warehouse General Operator

Coastal Pacific Food Distributors, Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 34,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Job summary

Coastal Pacific Food Distributors, Inc. in Puyallup, WA is hiring a General Warehouse Operator for the Perishable Department.

The role involves receiving, inventory management, order fulfillment, and equipment operation in a temperature-controlled environment including ambient, chilled, and freezer settings. The position offers a starting hourly rate of $24.50 in chill areas or $26.50 in freezer areas, with a 90-day introduction period, annual increases, and incentive plans for select duties,

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of warehouse experience.
• Experience operating Reach Lifts, forklifts, and electric pallet jacks.
• Forklift certification is a plus (in-house training provided).

Responsibilities

• Pick, pack, label, and stage customer orders accurately.
• Unload, inspect, stock, and organize incoming inventory; load outgoing shipments.
• Safely operate material handling equipment, including Reach Lifts, Forklifts, and Electric Pallet Jacks.
• Conduct routine inventory counts, report discrepancies, complete scanning, and manage basic record-keeping.
• Maintain a safe, clean, and organized workspace while following policies and safety guidelines.
• Collaborate with team members and perform other warehouse duties as assigned.

Skills

Dependable

Safety-focused

Strong work ethic

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Reach Lifts

Forklifts

Electric Pallet Jacks

Job description

Coastal Pacific Food Distributors is seeking one (1), General Warehouse Operator at our Puyallup, WA, Perishable Department . The Warehouse Associate plays a vital role in day-to-day warehouse operations, handling receiving, inventory management, order fulfillment, and equipment operation. This position operates primarily in a temperature-controlled environment and requires the ability to comfortably work in ambient, chilled and freezer settings. The ideal candidate is dependable, safety-focused, and capable of handling physical demands in a demanding environment.

Rate of Pay and Benefits

• Starting rate of pay: $24.50 Chill and/or $26.50 per hour Freezer
• 90 day introduction period step increase
• Yearly step increase first 3 years at anniversary
• Yearly annual increases every January
• Performance Incentive Plans for Order Selection and Reach Lift Duties
• Competitive Benefit Package; 401K; Medical, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance

Roles & Responsibilities

• Order Fulfillment: Pick, pack, label, and stage customer orders accurately and efficiently.
• Receiving & Material Handling: Unload, inspect, stock, and organize incoming inventory; load outgoing shipments.
• Equipment Operation: Safely operate material handling equipment, including Reach Lifts, Forklifts, and Electric Pallet Jacks.
• Inventory & Documentation: Conduct routine inventory counts, report discrepancies, complete scanning, and manage basic record-keeping.
• Safety & Maintenance: Maintain a safe, clean, and organized workspace while strictly following company policies and safety guidelines.
• Team Support: Collaborate with team members and perform other warehouse duties as assigned.

Job Requirements

• Work Environment: Ability to work continuously in temperature-controlled environments, including cooler/chill and sub-zero freezer areas (appropriate PPE provided). Ability to work in fast paced warehouse and operate with a keen sense of urgency.
• Experience & Knowledge: 3 to 5 years of warehouse experience; 3 to 5 years of demonstrated experience operating Reach Lifts, Forklifts, and Electric Pallet Jacks (food distribution experience is a plus).
• Education: High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Physical Demands: Ability to stand, walk, bend, lift, carry, push, and pull heavy materials for extended periods in a demanding environment. Must be able to lift a minimum of 60lbs.
• Certifications: Forklift certification is a plus (in-house certification training provided). 3-5 years operating warehouse equipment defined in this posting.
• Schedule Flexibility: Dependable attendance with the flexibility to work all shifts including required overtime and weekend all based on business needs.

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