Warehouse Specialist (Manufacturing)

Socket.dev; Everett (WA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, & Vision

401(k) Plan

Life & AD&D

STD & LTD

Paid Time Off

FEDLogic

Employee Assistance Program

Paid Company Holidays

Employee Discount Program

Employee Referral Program

Job summary

Electric Mirror in Everett, WA is seeking a detail-oriented Warehouse Specialist to support manufacturing and warehouse operations. You will accurately receive, store, move, pick, and distribute materials across the company.

Roles span three levels based on experience. Starting pay is $20–$26 per hour, with full-time hours and comprehensive benefits. You will work with forklifts and inventory systems, ensuring safety and accuracy.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Experience in warehouse, manufacturing, receiving, or material-handling.
• Experience operating forklifts, pallet jacks, or similar equipment.
• Familiarity with Kanban, JIT, and FIFO inventory practices.
• Experience with warehouse or inventory-management systems preferred.
• Strong attention to detail and part-number verification.

Responsibilities

• Receive, process, store, and distribute materials, supplies, finished goods, and returns.
• Pick, pack, stage, and issue materials to support production needs.
• Inspect materials for damage, defects, or discrepancies.
• Maintain accurate inventory, job-order, and warehouse system transactions.
• Support inventory control and material-flow processes (Kanban, JIT, FIFO).
• Operate forklifts, pallet jacks, stand-up lifts, reach trucks as required.
• Communicate shortages, discrepancies, and priorities with teams.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized warehouse environment.
• Follow Data Entry Procedures to maintain inventory integrity.
• Identify opportunities to improve inventory accuracy and processes.
• Cross-train within warehouse functions and assist other departments.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Attention to detail

Inventory accuracy

Math skills

Teamwork

Communication

Safety

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Forklifts

Pallet jacks

Stand-up lifts

Reach trucks

Warehouse systems

Job description

Description

Position Overview

Electric Mirror is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Warehouse Specialist to support our manufacturing and warehouse operations. This role is responsible for the accurate receiving, storage, movement, picking, and distribution of materials throughout the organization.

This position may be filled at the Warehouse Specialist I, II, or III level based on experience, skills, and demonstrated qualifications. Final level and compensation will be determined during the interview and selection process.

Responsibilities

• Receive, process, store, and distribute materials, supplies, finished goods, and returned products.
• Pick, pack, stage, and issue materials to support production needs.
• Inspect materials for damage, defects, or discrepancies.
• Maintain accurate inventory, job-order, and warehouse system transactions.
• Support inventory control and material-flow processes, including Kanban, JIT, and FIFO.
• Operate forklifts, pallet jacks, stand-up lifts, reach trucks, and other material-handling equipment as required.
• Communicate material shortages, discrepancies, and priorities with warehouse and production teams.
• Maintain accurate a clean, safe, and organized warehouse environment.
• Follow Data Entry Procedures to maintain inventory integrity
• Identify opportunities to improve inventory accuracy, material flow, and warehouse processes.
• Cross-train within warehouse functions and assist other departments as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Position Levels

Warehouse Specialist I

• 1–2 years of warehouse or manufacturing experience
• Performs core warehouse functions with training and guidance, including receiving, picking, packing, staging, and material movement
• Developing proficiency in warehouse systems, equipment, inventory transactions, and standard warehouse processes
• Identifies and communicates routine material shortages, discrepancies, or other issues to senior team members
• Demonstrates the ability to follow established safety, inventory-control, and material-flow procedures while developing skills across warehouse functions
• Operates assigned material-handling equipment safely after completing required training and certifications

Warehouse Specialist II

• 3–4 years of warehouse or manufacturing experience
• Independently performs a broad range of warehouse functions with limited supervision
• Demonstrates working proficiency in warehouse systems, equipment, inventory control, and material-flow processes
• Independently verifies materials, quantities, locations, and transactions and investigates routine discrepancies
• Assists with training and cross-training and identifies opportunities to improve inventory accuracy, material flow, and warehouse organization
• Recognizes material-flow issues that may affect production and communicates priorities, shortages, and potential delays proactively

Warehouse Specialist III

• 5+ years of progressively responsible warehouse or manufacturing experience
• Demonstrates advanced proficiency across warehouse functions and serves as a resource to other warehouse team members
• Handles complex inventory, material-flow, and operational issues with a high degree of independence
• Troubleshoots recurring discrepancies, production-impacting shortages, and system or process issues; escalates advanced issues appropriately
• Supports training, process improvements, special projects, and operational priorities while exercising sound judgment with minimal supervision
• May take a lead role in special warehouse projects, inventory activities, process changes, or other operational assignments

Requirements

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Previous warehouse, manufacturing, receiving, or material-handling experience.
• Experience operating forklifts, pallet jacks, stand-up lifts, or similar equipment.
• Familiarity with inventory-control practices such as Kanban, JIT, and FIFO.
• Experience with warehouse or inventory-management systems preferred.
• Strong attention to detail, particularly with inventory accuracy and part-number verification.
• Basic math, organizational, and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to obtain or maintain required material-handling equipment certifications.

Work Environment & Physical Requirements

• Work is performed on the production and warehouse floor 100% of the time.
• Ability to stand/walk for approximately 8–10 hours per day.
• Ability to lift, push, or pull up to 50 pounds independently; heavier items require assistance.
• Ability to demonstrate appropriate hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity.
• Must follow all company safety, housekeeping, and quality procedures.

Schedule & Compensation

• Monday-Thursday 6:00 am – 3:30 pm, Friday 6:00 am – 10:00 am
• Job Type: Full-time
• Expected hours: 40 per week
• Pay: $20.00 - $26.00 / hour

Starting compensation and placement at the Warehouse Specialist I, II, or III level will be based on relevant experience, skills, qualifications, and demonstrated proficiency.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, & Vision
• 401(k) Plan
• Life & AD&D
• STD & LTD
• Paid Time Off
• FEDLogic
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Company Holidays
• Employee Discount Program
• Employee Referral Program

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