Do you have strong sit-down forklift handling skills, experience balancing heavy or oversized steel products, and a safety-conscious work ethic? American Workforce Group has partnered with a premier steel distribution facility in Lakewood, WA to hire a full-time Steel Warehouse Forklift Operator. Secure a dependable Monday-Friday daytime routine, competitive starting pay at $17.50/hr with performance raise potential, and a stable path to a permanent local career!
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Safely operate a sit-down forklift to move, stage, and organize steel products and pipe up to 30 feet long.
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Load and unload flatbeds, curtain vans, and transport trucks efficiently with zero material damage.
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Assist with general warehouse duties, inventory control, and yard cleanup as assigned.
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Maintain high situational awareness near automated equipment and strictly follow core safety guidelines.
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Keep processing areas orderly, clear debris, and enforce a zero-shortcut safety mindset.
Pay Rate: $17.50 / hour starting (Opportunity for wage increases based on performance).-
Schedule: Monday – Friday | 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM (30-minute lunch).
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Location: Lakewood, WA layout.
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Position Type: Long-term, Temp-to-Hire.
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Verifiable prior experience operating sit-down forklifts within an active warehouse or industrial setting.
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Proven ability to safely balance and transport extra-long materials (up to 30 feet in length).
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Must supply and wear steel-toe boots or shoes daily on the active warehouse floor.
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Strong safety awareness, stable work history, and excellent team work ethic.
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Exceptional history of daily attendance, prompt punctuality, and reliable personal transportation.
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Full Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance plans.
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Washington State Paid Sick Leave tracking.
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Performance-based pay progression.
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AWG SERVICES ARE ALWAYS 100% FREE TO JOB SEEKERS!
To apply:
Email: [email protected]
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Office Hours: Monday – Friday | 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
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