Forklift Operator
Reckitt Benckiser · Mead, Washington · Posted Jul 2, 2026
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About the role
Forklift drivers are responsible for operating and managing industrial trucks to load and unload materials and deliveries and move them to and from storage areas, machines and loading docks, or trucks.
Rotating Schedule
Primary Schedule: Monday–Friday, 1st shift-7:15pm-3:30am
Rotation: Required rotation between 1st and 3rd shift
Schedule Change Notice: Associates will receive a minimum of three weeks’ notice prior to any shift transition
Your responsibilities
Operate a sit-down forklift for the purpose of moving products within the warehouse while adhering to all safety rules and safety management standards.
Handle the movement of pallets on and off trailers and other vehicles by using site equipment including pallet jacks or forklifts within the plant.
Adhere to daily production schedule and prioritize job duties ensuring assignments are completed. Consult and coordinate with manager, team lead, etc. regarding loading and unloading operations.
Able to create/print LPs, change shrink wrap/corrugate items, remove completed FNG/Ingredient items from wrapper and able to wrap, stack and load all ingredient items with no damage.
Adhere to quality assurance (QA) duties, including reporting damaged product and shortages.
The experience we're looking for
Must be able to read, write, and speak English fluently
Minimum 2 years’ experience in sit down forklift operation, Slipsheet experience highly preferred
Must be able to sit for extended periods while performing tasks
Knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP)
Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs.
Proficiency in operating technical machinery and RF scanners
Excellent hand-eye coordination and peripheral vision
Must be able to interpret and input performance data to improve processes
Must have a valid driver’s license
This role is not currently offering Visa sponsorship or considering international movement
What we offer
With inclusion at the heart of everything we do, working alongside our four global Employee Resource Groups, we support our people at every step of their career journey, helping them to succeed in their own individual way. We invest in the wellbeing of our people through parental benefits, an Employee Assistance Program to promote mental health, and life insurance for all employees globally. We have a range of other benefits in line with the local market. Through our global share plans we offer the opportunity to save and share in Reckitt's potential future successes. For eligible roles, we also offer short-term incentives to recognise, appreciate and reward your work for delivering outstanding results. You will be rewarded in line with Reckitt's pay for performance philosophy.
Equality
We recognise that in real life, great people don't always 'tick all the boxes'. That's why we hire for potential as well as experience. Even if you don't meet every point on the job description, if this role and our company feels like a good fit for you, we still want to hear from you. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, disability or medical condition; colour, ethnicity, race, citizenship, and national origin; religion, faith; pregnancy, family status and caring responsibilities; sexual orientation; sex, gender identity, gender expression, and transgender identity; protected veteran status; size or any other basis protected by appropriate law.
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