Forklift Picker (Cherry Picker) - DAYS in Kent
About The Position
Wilmar LLC is seeking an experienced Forklift Driver to pick customer orders and move product from shipping, receiving, or storage areas to product bins using cherry pickers. This is a safety-sensitive role involving heavy equipment and machinery. Employees must perform their duties safely and unimpaired; the position is subject to pre-employment drug screening and may be subject to reasonable-suspicion and post-incident drug or alcohol testing under company policy and applicable law. The work requires up to 8–9 hours of movement per shift, Monday through Friday, including standing, pushing, pulling, twisting, bending at the waist, reaching, and lifting up to 50 pounds per instance. The starting wage for the day shift is $21.00 per hour. Swing-shift positions receive an additional shift premium.
Requirements
- One year of order-picking experience in a warehouse.
- High school diploma or GED.
- Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without visa sponsorship.
- Ability to commute to or relocate to Kent, WA 98032.
- Ability to read and understand safety instructions, work orders, and written procedures in English.
- Demonstrated ability to multitask.
- Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
- Ability to respond to common directions.
- Ability to effectively present information to employees for clarification or training.
- Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
Responsibilities
- Fill customer orders and deliver them to the packing area or loading dock.
- Obtain merchandise from bins or shelves and ensure orders are complete and correct.
- Sort and place materials or items on racks, shelves, or in bins according to predetermined sequences, such as size, type, style, color, or product code.
- Mark materials with identifying information using the appropriate method.
- Repair bins as required.
- Keep the work area and warehouse clean and clutter-free.
- Follow safety policies and procedures, including wearing and using proper safety equipment and personal protective equipment.
- Adhere to company policies and procedures.
- Perform duties as workload necessitates.
- Communicate with Warehouse Managers or Inventory Control about stock-location problems, size issues, and changes requested by Wilmar employees.
- Manage time flexibly and efficiently and prioritize workload.
- Report to work on time and prepared to perform the position's duties.
Benefits
- Quarterly Warehouse Incentive Plan
- Medical insurance, including a United Health Care NexusACO base plan with two PPO buy-up options
- Delta Dental insurance, with up to $2,000 annual benefit
- Vision insurance through United Healthcare
- Company-paid long-term disability
- Company-paid group life insurance with a $20,000 benefit
- Company-paid AD&D
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Voluntary group term life insurance/AD&D
- Voluntary accident insurance
- 401(k) profit-sharing plan with employer match
- Paid vacation and sick time
- Eight paid holidays annually
- Employee discount on Wilmar, LLC products
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
