Warehouse Associate (Seattle)

Ridwell•Seattle, WA

20h•Onsite

About The Position

Ridwell is seeking a Warehouse Associate to join its Seattle warehouse operations team. Ridwell collects recyclable and reusable items not handled by municipal services and matches them with local partners for reuse and recycling. This role supports the company’s mission to help communities waste less and build a more sustainable future. The position is scheduled Monday through Friday, 6:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. The starting wage 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. On-the-job training for warehouse equipment is provided as needed. Ridwell describes a positive work environment, professional development opportunities, and a benefits package for full-time employees.

Requirements

Maintain consistent attendance and be present when scheduled.
Read and follow written or oral instructions in English.
Multitask 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.
Experience using pallet jacks and/or balers.
Forklift certification.

Responsibilities

Sort and process materials carefully to maximize their 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 with $0 monthly premium costs and optional buy-up coverage.
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.