Certified Forklift Operator

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced Certified Forklift Operator for a temp-to-hire opportunity in Tacoma, WA. This role is ideal for a reliable warehouse professional with strong forklift skills, a safety-first mindset, and experience supporting shipping, receiving, inventory, and material handling operations.

The Certified Forklift Operator will play a key role in keeping warehouse operations moving efficiently by loading and unloading trucks, staging materials, supporting inventory accuracy, and safely operating material handling equipment. Candidates with certifications and hands-on experience using multiple forklift types are highly encouraged to apply.

This opportunity offers the chance to join a team-oriented manufacturing and warehouse environment where accuracy, safety, communication, and dependable performance are valued. The right candidate will work closely with operations, shipping, receiving, and inventory teams in a fast-paced setting with supportive leadership and a strong focus on long-term success.

• Safely operate forklifts and material handling equipment to move inventory, materials, and products throughout the warehouse.
• Load and unload incoming and outgoing trucks accurately, efficiently, and in compliance with safety procedures.
• Pull, stage, transport, and prepare materials for shipment, delivery, storage, or customer pickup.
• Verify product information, quantities, shipping documents, and receiving paperwork for accuracy.
• Support inventory control through scanning, documentation, cycle counts, proper labeling, and organized storage practices.
• Complete daily equipment inspections, report safety concerns or equipment issues, and maintain a clean and organized work area.

• Pay range: $27.00 to $30.00 per hour.
• Job type:
  Temp-to-hire.
• Location:
  
  Tacoma, WA.

• Operate forklifts and material handling equipment safely in a warehouse, manufacturing, logistics, or distribution environment.
• Load and unload trucks while verifying product quantities, shipment details, and material accuracy.
• Support shipping, receiving, staging, inventory movement, cycle counts, and warehouse organization.
• Follow OSHA, company, and facility safety requirements while maintaining accurate records and clean work areas.
• Minimum 3 years of forklift operating experience.
• Current forklift certification or ability to provide proof of certification.
• Experience safely loading and unloading trucks in a warehouse or industrial setting.
• Basic knowledge of shipping, receiving, inventory control, and warehouse procedures.
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to verify quantities, labels, and product information accurately.
• Stable job history demonstrating reliability, consistency, and commitment.
• Positive professional references from previous supervisors or employers.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to work well independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds regularly and stand, walk, bend, kneel, and reach throughout the shift.
• Ability to safely operate equipment for extended periods in a warehouse or industrial environment.

• Certifications on multiple forklift types.
• Experience operating a sit-down forklift, stand-up forklift, reach truck, cherry picker, order picker, electric pallet jack, clamp truck, or high-reach equipment.
• Reach truck experience.
• Cherry picker or order picker experience.
• Experience using RF scanners and warehouse management systems.
• Shipping and receiving experience.
• Inventory control and cycle counting experience.
• Experience working in fast-paced distribution, logistics, manufacturing, or warehouse operations.

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For temporary assignments lasting 13 weeks or longer, Apple One is pleased to offer major medical, dental, vision, 401k and any statutory sick pay where required.

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