Warehouse Associate

About the role

McKinstry is innovating the waste and climate harm out of the built environment, addressing the climate, affordability, and equity crises through renewables and energy services, engineering and design, and construction and facility services. The Warehouse Associate joins the Supply Chain Operations team at the Kent, WA facility, executing core warehouse processes independently, training others, coordinating daily priorities, and ensuring reliable, accurate work output to keep operations running smoothly.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily execution in assigned area(s): assign and prioritize tasks, balance workload, and ensure safe and accurate throughput.
• Train and coach new hires or less experienced Warehouse Handlers on standard work, quality expectations, and equipment/tool functionality.
• Own quality control: verify picks and shipments, reduce errors, and implement process improvements.
• Provide reporting and communication: daily status, constraints, inventory issues, and schedule/coverage needs.

Requirements

• Forklift certified.
• Demonstrated ability to train new hires and enforce standard work and quality control.
• Team coordination skills including task prioritization, scheduling/coverage awareness, and communication.
• Strong inventory and transaction accuracy; able to investigate discrepancies and document fixes.
• Advanced multi‑equipment certification/competency as applicable.

Skills

• Forklift certification
• Inventory management
• Quality control
• Task prioritization
• Team coordination

Benefits

• Competitive pay
• 401(k) with employer match and profit‑sharing plan
• Paid time off and holidays
• Comprehensive medical, prescription, dental, and vision with low or zero deductible options and low out‑of‑pocket maximums
• Family formation benefits, including adoption and IVF assistance
• Up to 16 weeks paid parental leave
• Transgender‑inclusive benefits
• Commuter benefits
• Pet insurance
• “Building Good” paid community service time
• Learning and advancement opportunities via McKinstry University
• McKinstry Moves onsite gyms or reimbursement for remote workers

Pay

The pay range for this position is $26.00 – $42.50 per hour (approximately $54k–$88k annually); base pay offered may vary depending on job‑related knowledge, skills, and experience. This position is non‑exempt and paid hourly. A bonus may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the position offered. Base pay information is based on market location.