Warehouse Operator - Graveyard Shift
About the Role
The purpose of this position is to safely and efficiently manage the receipt, internal movement, and shipment of materials and machinery to satisfy internal and external customer needs. This role operates in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment, focusing on continuous improvement and adherence to safety and quality standards.
Responsibilities
- Performs daily visual inspection of forklifts and documents results.
- Works in a bar code environment using laser scanners, tracking devices, and label printers.
- Rotates stock on a FIFO basis using specific computer systems.
- Conducts daily safety inspections of trucks, materials, and equipment to ensure regulatory compliance.
- Confirms material receipts and shipments through computer systems.
- Transports materials using stand-up and sit-down electric forklifts.
- Supplies finished goods, raw materials, and packaging to the Kent manufacturing plant.
- Performs case pick, layer pick, pallet pick, staging, loading, receiving, and warehousing of materials.
- Tracks materials to efficiently supply internal and external customers.
- Prints PO receipts, picklists, bills of lading, and verifies document accuracy.
- Conducts cycle counts in warehouse zones.
- Maintains cleanliness and organization in the warehouse.
- Provides quality products and information to internal and external customers.
- Identifies and resolves problems using root cause process analysis.
- Follows Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) and safety guidelines at all times.
Requirements
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Average to good computer skills.
- Quality-minded approach to work.
- Ability to work any shift and overtime.
- Ability to hear forklift horns and other signals.
- Capability to work in a fast-paced environment with minimal supervision.
- Proficiency in reading, writing, and performing mathematical functions.
- Adherence to safety procedures and GMPs.
- Ability to lift and carry up to 50 lbs frequently.
- Physical ability to twist, turn, stoop, bend, squat, and stand for extended periods.
Qualifications
- High School Graduate.
- Experience driving a forklift.
Pay
The pay for this position is $25.19 per hour. Compensation is based on required experience, education, certification, and training. Additional incentives are available based on business performance.
Schedule
This position is available on an 8-hour graveyard shift, working Sunday through Thursday from 10:00 PM to 6:30 AM.
Benefits
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance (starting at $60-$95/month for employee-only PPO or $30-$45/month for HDHP).
- 401(K) matching.
- 3 weeks of paid time off.
- 10 paid holidays and 1 paid personal holiday.
- Company-provided life and disability insurance.
- Flexible spending account and healthcare savings account.
- Voluntary accident and critical illness insurance.
- Tuition reimbursement.
- Paid sick leave for Washington State employees (1 hour for every 40 hours worked).
Work Environment
The role operates in an indoor production environment with high levels of food dust and limited climate control. Employees must wear steel-toed shoes, uniforms, hair nets, bump caps, gloves, and safety glasses. The position involves frequent stepping up and down from forklifts and working in confined spaces or at above-floor heights.