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Forklift Operator/Freight Handler

Polar Freight Forwarders/Aloha Freight...
Tacoma, WA Full Time
POSTED ON 3/24/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/5/2025

Now Hiring for- Freight Handler / Forklift Operator

  • Join a team that values hard work, reliability, and leadership.
  • Opportunities for growth and career advancement.
  • Punctuality, professionalism, and a strong work ethic required.
  • Experience loading for a domestic freight forwarder? Huge plus!

We recognize and reward hard work, punctuality, a positive attitude and initiative. We foster a positive, high-performing environment where dedicated individuals can grow quickly and advance within the company. If you take pride in your work and have a great attitude —we want to hear from you!

Key Responsibilities:

  • Show up on time, every time – Dependability is key.
  • Work efficiently to sort, handle, load, and unload freight using forklifts, pallet jacks, and manual lifting as needed.
  • Utilize company systems to process and receive shipments accurately.
  • Safely operate a sit-down forklift (standard and/or oversized).
  • Verify and complete required shipping/receiving documentation with attention to detail.
  • Adhere to all safety policies and maintain a clean, organized workspace.
  • Perform other warehouse duties as needed.

What We’re Looking For:

  • Hardworking individuals with leadership potential – We promote from within.
  • Dependable team players who take pride in their work.
  • Punctual and professional workers who show up on time and ready to work.
  • Forklift experience required – Safely maneuver inside containers/trailers & warehouse spaces.
  • Experience loading for a domestic freight forwarder, trailer, container and/or flatbed/flat rackA HUGE plus!
  • Strong attention to detail – Ability to follow paperwork and operational procedures.
  • Physical ability – Comfortable lifting up to 50 lbs.
  • Willingness to work late a couple of days per week as needed.

What We Offer:

  • Opportunities for career advancement – Hard work is rewarded!
  • Competitive Pay: $22.00/hr. and up, DOE (Dependent on Experience; $22.00 is starting pay for those with minimal experience. )
  • Health, vision, and dental benefits
  • WA State Paid Sick Leave
  • A strong company culture that values and invests in its people

Schedule:

  • Full-time, 8-hour shifts (Monday–Friday)
  • Some overtime required

Looking for a company that values hard work and promotes from within? Apply today!

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $22.00 per hour

Benefits:

  • Dental insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Paid training
  • Referral program
  • Vision insurance

Schedule:

  • 8 hour shift
  • Monday to Friday
  • Overtime

Experience:

  • Forklift: 2 years (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $22

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