Forklift Operator - 1st Shift - 6:00am - 2:30pm, Mon - Fri

Warehouse•Sumner, WA

About The Position

Allen Distribution is seeking a dependable Forklift Operator to support warehouse receiving and shipping operations. The position uses powered equipment to safely handle products and requires meeting account-specific productivity, accuracy, handling, and safety standards. Operators follow standard operating procedures and customer work instructions, maintain accurate product scans and inventory records, complete shipping and receiving paperwork, and report damage, discrepancies, incidents, and hazards to management. The role involves working with a team in a fast-paced, non-climate-controlled warehouse environment and participating in pre-shift meetings and housekeeping.

Requirements

Ability to obtain and maintain a material-handling equipment license.
Ability to use a handheld RF scan device.
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and sit, stand, and walk for extended periods.
Ability to twist, stoop, squat, and reach above shoulder level.
Ability to work in a physically demanding, fast-paced, non-climate-controlled environment.
Strong work ethic, positive attitude, dependable attendance, and teamwork.
Attention to detail and commitment to safety and quality.
Flexibility to perform a wide variety of tasks and work required overtime, weekends, and holidays.
Ability to follow written and verbal instructions and complete work accurately and on time.

Nice To Haves

Warehouse or order-selection experience.

Responsibilities

Select and prepare customer orders for shipment.
Operate warehouse and material-handling equipment safely and efficiently.
Build and wrap pallets to ensure product stability.
Meet account-specific productivity standards and understand the assigned account’s stocking, picking, and loading strategy.
Follow standard operating procedures, customer work instructions, dock safety processes, and product-handling requirements.
Complete the Handling Hours tracking document daily.
Inspect motorized equipment before operation and perform daily stretches before starting work.
Ensure inbound and outbound shipments are accurate and free of errors and damage; complete inspection checklists as required.
Scan products correctly and verify item codes against products, pick lists, and stocking lists before put-away or loading.
Complete inbound and outbound paperwork accurately, including receiving tickets, pick lists, and load reports.
Report product damage, inventory discrepancies, incidents, accidents, and potential safety hazards to management or the warehouse coordinator.
Maintain inventory accuracy and follow established safety and security policies.
Participate in daily pre-shift and department meetings, general-area housekeeping, and work across multiple accounts or job functions as needed.
Work the hours needed to support business goals, including overtime, weekends, and holidays when required.
Follow management instructions, communicate work-related issues professionally, and seek additional work when assigned tasks are complete.