Warehouse Operator I at Key Works

Seattle, Washington, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

10 Aug, 26

Salary

27.0

Posted On

13 May, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Forklift Operation, Baler Operation, Metal Grading, Material Sorting, Customer Service, Safety Compliance, Equipment Maintenance, OSHA Standards, Lockout Tag Out, Inventory Management, Heavy Lifting, Communication Skills

Industry

IT Services and IT Consulting

Description

Description The Warehouse Operator will operate several machines in the warehouse that include Forklift, Power tools, and Baler. The Warehouse Operator will perform various tasks to support all warehouse functions.? Primary Responsibilities: Perform duties in compliance with all Company policies and local, state, and federal safety regulations. Safely operate and maintain all equipment associated with the Loaders, Forklifts, Balers. Conduct daily pre and post trip inspections as required by OSHA and Key Works Metals standards.? Ensure employees are properly trained to operate and/or maintain all equipment. Grade and weigh all customer metals with accuracy. Report contaminated loads to supervisors and/or management. Assist customers in the correct location to unload and help if necessary.?? Load/unload trucks and trailers. Sort and refine metal commodities to the highest value. Monitor final products for excessive contamination and report to supervisors and/or management. Maintain a clear and hazard free shipping area. Perform work on weekends, and/or holidays and evenings as needed to meet applicable deadlines.? Other duties as assigned by the Plant Manager. Requirements Qualifications: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.? The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.? Education/Experience: High School diploma or GED. Forklift experience?? Prior experience in the recycling or construction industry preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Must be willing and able to work overtime, weekends, and/or holidays. Reliable and excellent attendance. Ability to distinguish between various recyclable materials. Self-starter, maintaining performance standards while working unsupervised. Displays of friendly, helpful customer service with the public? Ability to get along with co-workers and customers Certificates and Licenses: Valid forklift certification, loader training, and lockout tag out certification. Must be able to complete company safety certification program. Language Skills: Good written and verbal communication skills; can effectively communicate to all levels of management both internally and externally. Strong active listening skills give full attention to what other people are saying, take time to understand the points being made, ask questions when appropriate, and let others fully state their ideas. Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals. Reasoning Ability: Grasps concepts quickly and has good follow through skills; adheres to work schedule and follows through on challenges as they arise; maintains a positive outlook. Ability to identify the information needed to clarify situations; seeks information from appropriate sources; tackles a problem us. Physical Demands and Work Environment:? The physical demands and work environment described below represent the activities and surroundings of the positions.? Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.? While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, walk, bend and twist from the waist and knees; use hands to finger, handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; and stoop, kneel, crouch and talk or hear.? The employee must be able to lift, push, pull, unload, drag and carry from 10 to 50 pounds. The employee must be able to assist the public with physical tasks such as loading and unloading paper, cardboard and other recycling.? Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, color vision and ability to adjust focus. Exposure to extreme heat and cold weather conditions. Exposure to dust, noise and fumes found in a shop environment. Benefits: Join our team and enjoy a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your well-being and career growth. This includes: Healthcare: Company-paid medical, along with dental, and vision insurance with employer-sponsored wellness programs. Paid Time Off: Generous vacation, sick leave, and 10 paid holidays, plus a flexible work schedule to accommodate your needs. Retirement: 401(k) with company matching. Professional Development: Access to industry-leading training and conferences, as well as tuition reimbursement for relevant courses. Employee Discounts: Enjoy discounts on a variety of products and services, including travel, entertainment, and technology.

Responsibilities

Operate warehouse machinery including forklifts and balers to support metal recycling functions. Responsibilities include grading customer metals, loading and unloading trucks, and maintaining a hazard-free shipping area.