Warehouse Associate (Seattle)

Ridwell•Seattle, WA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Ridwell is hiring a Warehouse Associate in Seattle to support warehouse operations for its reuse and recycling service. The role involves carefully sorting and processing materials to maximize their reuse and recycling potential, preparing outbound shipments, and operating warehouse equipment. On-the-job training for equipment is provided as needed. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 6:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Starting pay is $22.50 per hour, with guaranteed tenure-based increases of $1.00 after six months, $0.75 after one year, and $0.25 after two years. The position involves extended periods of standing and walking, lifting and moving heavy items, and periodically working outdoors in all four seasons. Other duties may be assigned by management.

Requirements

Maintain consistent attendance and be present when scheduled.
Read and follow written or oral instructions in English.
Multi-task in a fast-paced environment.
Communicate effectively in English digitally over text message and email.
Be at least 18 years old.
Stand and walk for extended periods and frequently push, pull, squat, bend, and reach.
Lift 50 pounds to a height of 3–4 feet and load and unload items from trucks.
Lift 85-pound buckets onto a hand truck and push them to storage.
Have a high school diploma, GED, or equivalent.
Pass a background check if offered the position.

Nice To Haves

Previous warehouse experience is highly desirable.
Experience using pallet jacks and/or balers is a plus.
Forklift certification is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

Sort and process materials carefully to maximize reuse and recycling potential.
Operate warehouse equipment, including balers, pallet jacks, and straddle stackers; on-the-job training is provided as needed.
Prepare outbound shipments accurately.
Perform other duties as assigned by management.

Benefits

Medical, vision, and dental plans available with $0 monthly premium costs, with buy-up options available.
Voluntary life and AD&D insurance for the employee and spouse or domestic partner.
Voluntary short-term and long-term disability insurance.
401(k).
Paid time off accrual.
Sick leave accrual.
Nine paid holidays per year.
Paid parental leave.
Commuter benefits for parking and/or transit.
Employee Assistance Program with four counseling sessions per incident.
Employee discount on Ridwell Membership.