What are the responsibilities and job description for the Materials Handling & Logistics Specialist position at PrideStaff - Seattle?
Materials Handling & Logistics Specialist
Help keep the supply chain moving across Auburn, Kent, Renton, SeaTac, and Tukwila. In this role, your attention to detail and commitment to safety ensure every item is received, stored, picked, packed, and shipped with precision.
Compensation & Schedule
- Employment: Full-Time
- Shifts: 1st, 2nd, and 3rd
- Pay Range: $21–$23 per hour, DOE
Your Impact
Imagine a trailer arrives with mixed pallets—some cartons look scuffed. You’ll verify counts against the manifest, inspect for damage, and document issues. Minutes later, a rush order drops: you’ll use an RF scanner or printed pick-list to grab the right SKUs, pack them tightly, label accurately, and get them staged. Before shift-end, you’ll help wrap pallets, load outbound trucks, and clear the aisles so the next team starts safe and ready.
Core Responsibilities
- Receive and unload inbound freight; validate shipments and record variances.
- Pick and pack customer orders using RF devices or pick-lists.
- Conduct cycle counts and assist with replenishment to keep inventory accurate.
- Prepare outbound shipments: pallet wrapping, precise labeling, efficient loading.
- Maintain facility cleanliness by removing shrink wrap, pallets, and cardboard from aisles.
Qualifications
- Previous warehouse/distribution experience preferred; we will train capable candidates.
- Able to stand/walk for a full shift and lift up to 50 lbs regularly.
- Comfort with RF scanners or WMS is a plus.
- Understands pallet jack operation; Forklift certification is a strong advantage and may lead to higher pay.
- Reliable attendance and punctuality.
Benefits Through PrideStaff
- Medical, Rx, and Wellness Benefits
- Dental and Vision Plan Options
- Short-term Disability
- 401(k) Retirement Plan
- Holiday Pay
The PrideStaff Advantage
PrideStaff invests in your success. We provide market insights, career resources, and dedicated advocacy with respected employers nationwide. Our team has helped tens of thousands pursue roles with steady schedules, growth potential, and supportive environments.
Preferred Proficiencies
- Warehouse operations
- Loading and unloading vehicles
- Packaging and order preparation
If you thrive in a collaborative, fast-moving setting and want meaningful, steady work, we invite you to apply.
Salary : $21 - $23