Warehouse Operator 1

Warehouse Operator 1

Are you someone with a passion for reforestation and an interest in large-scale native plant nursery operations? The Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has an exciting opportunity at Webster Forest Nursery as a Warehouse Operator 1. The Nursery was established in 1957 and consists of 150 acres of bareroot production and 75,000 sq. feet of greenhouses. Annually, the Nursery ships out over 8 million seedlings for reforestation in the Pacific Northwest. Webster Forest Nursery is looking to bring in a Warehouse Operator 1 to support its operations during the peak packing and shipping season. This entry-level position works under the Warehouse Operator Lead as part of a 3-person crew. The Warehouse Operator 1 is responsible for assisting with seedling cold storage, cooler inventory, order fulfillment, and shipping and handling operations of the forest seedlings produced at Webster Forest Nursery.

Responsibilities :

• Safe operation of a 3500 5000 lb. capacity forklift and pallet jacks daily.
• Communicating with and assisting supervisors and key staff to maintain the flow of seedlings (a perishable product) and inventory integrity for storage and shipment. Store and organize over 100,000 seedlings a day in 22,000 sq. feet of cooler and freezer storage.
• Assemble and load orders of varying size, customer base, and shipping method. Maintain accurate shipping records.
• Flexible to changing daily demands in a fast-paced work environment.
• Friendly and professional interactions with public customers, internal region customers, nursery staff, and trucking personnel.
• Reliability, good attendance, and punctuality.

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Don't let doubts stop you from applying for this position. If you have any questions about the required qualifications or how your experience relates to them, please contact DNRrecruiting@dnr.wa.gov. A note to potential candidates : Studies have shown that women, trans, non-binary, Black, Indigenous, and people of color (BIPOC) are less likely to apply for jobs unless they feel they meet every qualification as described in a job description. We value diversity and inclusion in our organization, and we are looking for the best person for the job. Don't hesitate to apply!