Warehouse Operator

About the Role

As a Warehouse Associate at Zekelman Industries, you will support efficient warehouse and distribution operations by ensuring steel tube and pipe products are accurately picked, packed, and shipped in accordance with established procedures and quality standards. This full‑time, onsite role is located at our Auburn, WA facility.

• Champion and enforce safe work practices in accordance with company policies and regulatory requirements.
• Prepare materials, products, and equipment for distribution and shipment to support timely order fulfillment.
• Process and fulfill orders for customers and internal teams, ensuring accuracy and completeness.
• Pick, pack, scan, and stage orders using warehouse scanning tools to verify order accuracy.
• Load shipments onto flatbed trucks or LTL carriers in a safe and efficient manner.
• Receive, inspect, and process incoming materials, reporting damages or discrepancies as required.
• Replenish warehouse stock and rotate inventory using reach trucks or forklifts to maintain availability.
• Operate forklifts, order pickers, reach trucks, and walk‑by pallet jacks to move materials efficiently throughout the warehouse.
• Standardize and optimize shipping and receiving procedures to improve accuracy and efficiency.

• Minimum of 2 years of warehouse experience, preferably in steel, tubing, or a related industry, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience operating forklifts, reach trucks, order pickers, pallet jacks, and warehouse scanning systems.
• Strong attention to detail, effective communication, problem‑solving ability, and teamwork skills.
• Ability to work full‑time onsite with regular attendance and safely perform physical warehouse duties.

• Competitive base salary ($20.00 – $22.89 per hour).
• Performance‑based merit increases and profit‑sharing bonus opportunities.
• 401(k) plan with company match and immediate vesting.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Tuition assistance program.
• Paid vacation and holidays.
• Employee loyalty awards.

M/F/D/VWe are an equal opportunity employer.