Job Information
Aerotek Warehouse Worker in FIFE, Washington
Forklift operator
Pay: $23/Hour
Location: Tacoma, WA
Shift: 11am-7:30pm
Job Description
The Warehouse Associate will be responsible for receiving and putting away freight/stock, picking and building pallets for orders, and maintaining a clean and safe work environment. This role requires experience with stand-up CROWN forklifts and includes manual and clerical duties related to the shipment and receipt of materials, supplies, equipment, and finished products.
Responsibilities
Receive and put-away freight/stock
Pick and build pallets for orders
Maintain a clean and safe work environment
Assist other areas when needed
Perform shipping and receiving duties
Operate stand-up CROWN forklifts
Unloading, attention to detail, sorting, problem-solving, discrepancy checking, and auditing
Verify items against the record of shipment and inspect their condition
Gather, verify, and pack items for shipment according to specifications
Record received and shipped items according to established procedures
Route materials, supplies, and equipment to inspection or stock areas
Complete written and computerized documentation
Essential Skills
Experience with stand-up CROWN forklifts
Manual and clerical skills related to shipping and receiving
Attention to detail
Problem-solving skills
Ability to verify and inspect shipment items
Experience with computerized documentation
Additional Skills & Qualifications
Over 1 year of experience using stand-up CROWN forklifts
Familiarity with basiloid attachments on forklifts
Ability to learn new processes and adapt to different tasks
Prioritization of safety, accuracy, and productivity
Training in safety procedures and the company's methods
Why Work Here?
Career opportunities with room for growth and promotions are available. Exceptional candidates can progress from Distribution Associate II to Distribution Supervisor and beyond. Career pivots to different departments are supported, and moving assistance is provided for relocations. Additional benefits include pay increases upon hire, incentive programs with rewards such as gift cards and 'cool points', annual profit-sharing bonuses, medical benefits, a 401k plan, college tuition reimbursement, scholarships, HVAC certification opportunities, paid holidays, vacation/sick time, and attendance-based additional time off.
Work Environment
The work environment is very clean and organized, similar to a Costco but even cleaner. The available shift is the Swing Shift, from 11am to 7:30pm. Employees work 46 hours a week. The warehouse emphasizes safety, accuracy, and productivity, and it is not automated like larger warehouses such as Amazon. Employees will undergo a thorough training period, including safety training and hands-on experience on the warehouse floor.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of FIFE, Washington
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $23.00 - $24.00
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:
• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in FIFE,WA.
Application Deadline
This position will be accepting applications until Dec 27, 2024.
About Aerotek:
We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies’ construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.
Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.