Warehouse Pallet Technician

KBS - Kellermeyer Bergensons Services, LLC; Kelso (WA); On-site; USD 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life Insurance

401k plan with match

Paid time off and/or unpaid time off

Quick Pay

Pet Insurance

PerkSpot Discounts

Progressive pay increases

Job summary

Kellermeyer Bergensons Services (KBS) in Kelso, WA, is seeking a Warehouse Pallet Technician to support pallet movement, loading/unloading, and site janitorial duties. This full-time role requires reliability and a strong safety mindset.

The position offers 5am-3:30pm shifts with starting pay of $17.75 per hour, and includes benefits as part of a comprehensive program. Prior forklift certification is required where applicable.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years forklift operator experience.
• General janitorial experience preferred.
• Ability to read and interpret safety rules and operating instructions (English); Spanish where required by state.

Responsibilities

• Operate forklift or other hand truck.
• Load and unload goods from vehicles.
• Move goods on pallets or in crates around the storage facility.
• Stack goods in storage bays following inventory control instructions.
• Ensure loads are secure and pallets are stacked.
• Perform daily equipment checks and maintenance tasks.
• Provide janitorial support as part of onsite crew.
• Clean floors by sweeping, mopping, scrubbing or vacuuming.

Skills

Forklift operation

Janitorial experience

Tools

KBSPresence app

Job description

KBS is looking for a motivated, high-energy Warehouse Pallet Technician to join our team for immediate full-time, permanent positions. These positions are primarily responsible for meeting customer needs and exceeding customer expectations in the pick-up and removal of Corrugate Gondolas throughout the facility. Kellermeyer Bergensons Services (KBS) is the largest privately held provider of facility services in North America, servicing over 2 billion square feet of space daily. We help industry leaders across a wide range of key verticals—including retail, industrial and logistics, healthcare, education, manufacturing, and more—maintain clean, efficient, and welcoming spaces that support their operations. As we continue to grow, we’re looking for team members who are dedicated, reliable, and ready to contribute to a culture built on respect, opportunity, and pride in service.
Work Schedule: Days/nights vary, including weekends

Shifts Available

5am-3:30pm

Starting Pay: $17.75 per hour

Duties And Responsibilities

• Perform all duties in accordance with company Quality, Service, & Safety Standards
• Operate forklift or other hand truck
• Load and unload goods from vehicles such as trucks or aircraft
• Move goods packed on pallets or in crates around the storage facility
• Stack goods in the correct storage bays, following inventory control instructions
• Ensure that loads are secure
• Stack empty pallets
• Perform daily equipment checks such as recharging the truck’s battery and lubricating equipment
• Remove machine attachments and waste material from machines
• Pick up cardboard, plastics and other items or debris; load and remove to stacking area or debris bin(s) or other designated location
• Provide support to the janitorial crew when needed
• Provide additional janitorial support as member of onsite crew
• Clean building floor surfaces by sweeping, mopping, scrubbing, or vacuuming
• Gather and empty trash
  

Educational Qualifications/Job Experience Requirements

• 1-3 years’ experience as forklift operator
• General janitorial experience preferred
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, procedure manuals, and safe handling for chemicals sheets/documents (generally in English; may have in Spanish where state required)
• Valid certification to operate forklifts and must be able to satisfactorily pass company PIT (Performance Industrial Trucks) Training
• KBS utilizes the KBSPresence mobile timekeeping software for accurate recording of employee work hours, attendance management, completion of required training, and distribution of important employment-related information. All non-exempt employees are required to download and use the KBSPresence app on their personal mobile devices to clock in and out for their shifts and breaks. In accordance with applicable local laws, cell phone reimbursement is provided to support the use of personal devices for work-related tasks.
  

What's In It For You?

• Affordable Limited Medical Insurance (Coterie) which includes virtual access to US board-certified physicians who can consult, diagnose, and prescribe medications via interactive audio or video.
• Life Insurance
• Supplemental Health Insurance (E.G., Accident)
• 401k plan with a match
• Paid and Unpaid Time Off
• Quick Pay – voluntary benefit offered to both full-time and part-time KBS employees who are paid hourly via direct deposit. Quick Pay provides a way for employees to access a portion of their pay prior to the upcoming scheduled pay day.
• Pet Insurance
• PerkSpot Discount Program – discounts on travel, gyms, cell phones, restaurants, auto, apparel & electronics
• Progressive Pay is available at select site locations, though it is not offered at every location. Employees will receive a $.50 increase after the first 90 days, and another $.30 increase after completing 180 days. Check today if this is available to you.
  

KBS considers all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, gender identity, and expression, marital or military status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. KBS also provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and applicable state and local law. We participate in the E-Verify program administered by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security