Fulfillment Operations Specialist

Location: Tacoma and Kent, WA

Job Type: Temporary / Contract (Temp-to-Hire opportunities available)

Shifts: Day, Evening, and Weekend (Overtime as needed)

Pay: $17.00–$22.00 per hour, depending on shift and experience (some assignments start at $19.00/hour)

A Day in the Life

You arrive on time, gear up with closed-toe footwear and PPE, and complete quick visual checks on your pallet jack and tools. With your RF scanner in hand and the Warehouse Management System (WMS) queued up, you begin picking customer orders with precision—packing, labeling, and securing each carton so it’s shipment-ready. You’ll stage packing lists, wrap pallets tightly, and help load outbound trucks so freight is protected and leaves on schedule.

Mid-shift, you pivot to receiving: unloading trailers, verifying manifests, sorting product, and inspecting for damage. You support inventory accuracy by assisting with daily stock checks, cycle counts, and replenishment so what’s on the screen matches what’s on the shelf. Throughout the day, you help keep aisles clear of shrink wrap, pallets, and cardboard—maintaining a clean, organized, and safe floor.

Before you clock out, you tidy your work area, report any hazards immediately, and make sure equipment is stored safely. Tomorrow, you’ll do it again—faster, safer, and even more accurate.

What You’ll Tackle

Order Fulfillment & Shipping

• Pick and pack items accurately using RF scanners, pick lists, and WMS
• Prepare and assemble packing lists; wrap pallets and load outbound trucks securely
• Support value-added activities such as light assembly, repacking, labeling, and ticketing

Receiving & Inventory

• Unload inbound trailers, verify manifests, sort shipments, and inspect for damage
• Assist with daily stock checks, cycle counts, and replenishment to keep records accurate
• Move materials using hand trucks, dollies, and pallet jacks (electric pallet jack/forklift training provided on-site if needed)

Safety & Facility Care

• Keep work areas clean and aisles clear of debris
• Perform basic visual inspections before using warehouse equipment
• Follow all safety procedures, wear required PPE (including closed-toe footwear), and report hazards immediately

What You Bring

• Previous warehouse, distribution, or logistics experience preferred; motivated entry-level candidates encouraged to apply (training provided)
• Comfort with RF scanners or basic inventory software is a plus
• Reliable attendance and punctuality
• Strong problem-solving and time management; ability to understand and respond quickly to verbal directions and safety warnings

Physical Demands & Environment

• Lift, carry, and maneuver up to 50 lbs consistently
• Spend your shift walking, standing, bending, stooping, crouching, and reaching
• Work in temperatures that vary by season and around elevated noise from equipment and operations

Why PrideStaff

From day one, you’ll have the backing of local recruiters and access to benefits designed for you.

• Weekly pay via Direct Deposit or Cash Card
• Medical, Rx, and Wellness benefits
• Dental and Vision options; Short-term Disability and Life Insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Holiday Pay (based on eligibility)
• Clear paths to permanent placement and advancement into specialized or lead roles

Proficiency

• Warehouse Experience
• Distribution Experience