Warehouse Worker - Military veterans preferred

Starting Salary Range: $22-$31/hour; depending on experience

Location: Everett, WA

Classification: Exempt

Must be eligible to work in the U.S. - Sponsorship not available

Position Overview:

The Warehouse Worker plays a critical role in supporting our commercial mechanical contracting operations by ensuring materials, tools, and equipment are received, stored, and distributed accurately and efficiently. This position helps maintain a well-organized and safe warehouse environment to support field teams and project schedules.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Receive, inspect, and verify incoming tools, materials and equipment for accuracy and quality.
2. Accurately pick, stage, and prepare tools, materials and equipment for scheduled deliveries to job sites.
3. Maintain up-to-date inventory records using warehouse management systems or manual logs.
4. Organize warehouse stock in a logical and accessible manner to support efficient operations.
5. Operate forklifts, pallet jacks, and other warehouse equipment in a safe and responsible manner.
6. Assist with warehouse layout planning and optimize space utilization based on changing project needs.

Secondary Responsibilities:

1. Load and unload delivery trucks safely and efficiently.
2. Support tool tracking efforts, including checking tools in/out to field staff and maintaining usage records.
3. Assist with packing and organizing materials for long-term storage or off-site staging.
4. Participate in warehouse safety meetings and contribute to hazard identification and mitigation.
5. Help with minor facility maintenance tasks or fleet management and maintaining cleanliness of outdoor areas.

Required Skills and Abilities:

• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to operate forklifts and other warehouse equipment (training provided if needed).
• Capable of lifting up to 50 lbs and working on your feet throughout the shift.

Supervisory Responsibility:

• None

Preferred Education/Experience:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 1+ years of experience in a warehouse, logistics, or construction environment preferred.

Required Licensing and Other Certifications:

• Maintain a valid driver’s license and satisfactory driving record.

Affirmative Action:

UMC is committed to a culture of inclusion and connectedness. The collective sum of the individual differences, life experiences, knowledge, innovation, self-expression, and talent that our employees invest in their work represents who we are as a company and what we believe in. In recruiting for our team, we welcome the unique contributions that you can bring in terms of their education, opinions, culture, ethnicity, race, sex, gender identity and expression, nation of origin, age, languages spoken, veteran’s status, color, religion, disability, sexual orientation and beliefs.

EEO Policy:

UMC's policy on equal employment opportunity prohibits discrimination based on race, color, sex, national origin, citizenship or immigration status, religion, presence of physical, sensory or mental disability, genetic information, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, honorably discharged veteran or military status, status as a victim of domestic violence, sexual assault or stalking, or any other status or characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. This policy applies to recruiting, hiring, transfers, promotions, terminations, compensation, benefits, and all other terms and conditions of employment. Retaliation against any employee who files a complaint regarding possible violations of this policy is not tolerated. UMC is also committed to taking affirmative steps to promote the employment of minorities, women, persons with disabilities, and covered veterans. Affirmative action plans are developed annually to support its commitment to equal employment opportunity, consistent with company policy and the company's obligations as a contractor to the United States government.