Receiving associate Jobs in Everett, WA

Job Title: Warehouse Receiving Clerk

Location: Everett, WA

Placement Type: 12 Month Contract to Hire

Shift: 6am-2:30pm OR 7am-3:30pm Monday-Friday, some OT availability too

Job Description:

Actalent is seeking a reliable and detail-oriented Finished Goods Receiving Clerk to join a warehouse and distribution team. This position is responsible for receiving, inspecting, documenting, and storing incoming finished goods and materials to ensure inventory accuracy and operational efficiency. The ideal candidate will have warehouse experience, strong organizational skills, and the ability to safely operate material handling equipment, including forklifts. This role plays a critical part in maintaining inventory integrity while supporting shipping, receiving, and warehouse operations.

Responsibilities:

• Receive and process incoming deliveries from UPS, FedEx, common carriers, airfreight shipments, and ocean containers.
• Unload, inspect, and verify incoming products against packing slips, purchase orders, and shipment documentation.
• Identify, document, and report shipment discrepancies, shortages, damages, or quality concerns.
• Open, sort, de-trash, and stage incoming materials for inventory storage and distribution.
• Accurately enter receiving information into inventory management systems and maintain inventory records.
• Transport received products to designated warehouse locations using forklifts, pallet jacks, and other material handling equipment.
• Complete inventory put-away activities and ensure materials are stored in the correct locations.
• Deliver products to internal departments as needed.
• Provide support for shipping dock operations and outbound logistics activities.
• Communicate effectively with internal departments using Microsoft Teams, Outlook, and other communication tools.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment in accordance with company standards.
• Follow all company safety procedures, policies, and regulatory requirements.

Skills & Qualifications

Required:

• High school diploma or GED.
• Previous warehouse, receiving, inventory, or logistics experience.
• Experience operating Class I forklifts.
• Ability and willingness to operate Class I, II, and III forklifts.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds repeatedly throughout the shift.
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, and perform physical tasks for extended periods, including shifts of 8 hours or more.
• Comfortable working at heights while utilizing fall protection equipment.
• Basic computer skills and experience using inventory management systems, scanners, or warehouse software.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy when reviewing shipments and inventory records.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Flexibility to work overtime as business needs require.

Preferred:

• Experience with warehouse management systems (WMS) or ERP inventory platforms.
• Prior experience in manufacturing, distribution, or finished goods warehouse environments.
• Forklift certification or recent forklift operating experience.

Work Environment:

• Warehouse and distribution center environment.
• Frequent lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling of materials.
• Regular operation of forklifts, pallet jacks, and other warehouse equipment.
• Exposure to varying warehouse temperatures and conditions.
• Overtime may be required based on production and shipping schedules.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Everett, WA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $24.00 - $25.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

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)

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Everett, WA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 26, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Everett,WA.