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Warehouse Associate- Forklift Cert

Job in Tacoma, Pierce County, Washington, 98417, USA
Listing for: AppleOne Employment Services
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-10-05
Job specializations:
  • Warehouse
    Distribution/ General Warehouse, Forklift Operator, Warehouse Associate, Material Handler
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 47840 - 56160 USD Yearly USD 47840.00 56160.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Job Summary

We are seeking a dependable Warehouse Associate - Forklift Certified for a full‑time, direct hire opportunity in Kent, WA. This role is ideal for a hands‑on warehouse professional who enjoys staying active, supporting multiple areas of the operation, and taking pride in accurate, efficient work.

This position offers a steady Monday through Friday schedule in a busy distribution environment where teamwork, reliability, and initiative are valued. You will work with a supportive warehouse team and have the opportunity to build skill across receiving, order fulfillment, shipping, returns, inventory organization, and forklift operation.

The right candidate will be adaptable, detail‑oriented, and comfortable shifting priorities throughout the day while keeping quality and productivity on track.

Key Responsibilities
  • Receive, unload, verify, stack and organize incoming product while completing required receiving documentation.
  • Pull, pack, label and prepare customer orders for parcel, freight, and LTL shipment.
  • Process customer returns, inspect items, repackage salable products and return inventory to stock.
  • Operate forklifts, pallet jacks, hand trucks and other standard warehouse equipment safely and efficiently.
  • Maintain clean, organized inventory areas and follow established safety, quality and productivity procedures.
  • Move between warehouse assignments as priorities change while maintaining accuracy and meeting deadlines.
Compensation and Benefits
  • Pay: $24 to $25 per hour.
  • Annual salary range provided: $47,840 to $56,160 per year.
  • Schedule:

    Monday through Friday, 6:00 AM to 2:30 PM.
  • Job type:
    Direct hire.
  • Location:

    Kent, WA.
Required Qualifications and Skills
  • Support receiving, shipping, order fulfillment, returns processing and inventory organization.
  • Operate forklift and warehouse equipment to move, stage and organize product.
  • Prepare accurate customer orders and shipments while following warehouse procedures.
  • Adjust priorities throughout the day to support changing workload and operational needs.
  • 3 to 5 years of warehouse, fulfillment, shipping, receiving or distribution experience.
  • Current forklift certification or relevant forklift operating experience.
  • High school diploma or GED.
  • Ability to lift 50 to 60 pounds and perform the physical requirements of a warehouse environment.
  • Strong attention to detail with a commitment to accuracy in SKUs, labels, documentation and inventory placement.
  • Ability to follow established processes, safety standards and quality procedures.
  • Clear communication skills and strong attentive listening skills.
  • Dependable work habits, strong follow-through, and the ability to work independently with minimal direction.
  • Ability to manage competing priorities and remain productive when assignments change.
  • Positive, team‑oriented approach with a willingness to learn multiple warehouse functions.
Preferred Qualifications
  • Experience working across multiple warehouse functions, including receiving, picking, packing, shipping, returns and inventory control.
  • Familiarity with LTL shipping processes, parcel sorting and freight preparation.
  • Previous experience in a retail distribution or high‑volume warehouse environment.
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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.

We are committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a…

Position Requirements
10+ Years work experience
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