Fulfillment Operations Associate

Fulfillment Operations Associate

Location: Kent WA Work Setup: 100% ONSITE Schedule: B Shift | MondayFriday | 3:00 PM PST 12:30 AM PST

About the Company

We are seeking a detail-oriented Fulfillment Operations Associate to support receiving, inventory management, material handling, and fulfillment operations in a fast-paced distribution environment. This role plays a critical part in maintaining inventory accuracy, ensuring quality standards, and supporting continuous improvement initiatives across the facility.

Fulfillment Operations Associate Responsibilities

• Receive, unload, inspect, and process inbound shipments from carriers.
• Perform inventory receiving, storage assignment, auditing, and cycle counting activities.
• Execute picking, kitting, packaging, labeling, sorting, staging, and shipping functions.
• Accurately document receipts, work orders, and inventory transactions using inventory management systems.
• Conduct quality control inspections and ensure compliance with standard operating procedures.
• Safely operate material handling equipment, including forklifts, reach trucks, turret trucks, and electronic pallet jacks (EPJs).
• Identify workflow issues, escalate roadblocks, and support root cause analysis efforts to prevent downstream defects.
• Maintain proper storage and organization of parts, materials, and inventory.
• Follow all safety procedures, PPE requirements, and operational guidelines.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives and contribute to a culture of operational excellence.

Fulfillment Operations Associate Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• 2+ years of Fulfillment Center Operations, warehouse, receiving, or inventory management experience.
• Experience with inventory counting, receiving, shipping, picking, kitting, packaging, and material handling processes.
• Ability to derive inventory requirements from Bills of Material (BOMs).
• Previous forklift certification or experience operating warehouse equipment.
• Ability to lift and move up to 50 pounds regularly.
• Strong attention to detail with a commitment to quality and accuracy.
• Strong analytical, mathematical, and problem-solving skills.
• Effective communication skills in a technical or operational environment.
• Ability to build positive working relationships and contribute to an inclusive team culture.
• Availability to work a minimum of 45 hours per week, with overtime opportunities available.

Preferred Qualifications

• Warehouse, inventory, receiving, or fulfillment experience within the aerospace or automotive industry.
• Experience supporting continuous improvement and root cause analysis initiatives.

Additional Information

The Fulfillment Operations Associate must demonstrate a safety-first mindset, exceptional attention to detail, and a commitment to operational excellence. Successful candidates will be comfortable working in a dynamic warehouse environment while supporting inventory accuracy, material flow, and fulfillment performance.

Prescreen Questions

1. Describe your fulfillment operations experience, including inventory counting, receiving, and packing experience. Please include years of experience and companies where you performed these functions.
2. Do you have experience deriving inventory requirements from Bills of Material (BOMs)? Please explain.
3. Describe your experience with receiving, put-away, picking/kitting, shipping, or other inventory-related activities.
4. Are you willing to operate a forklift after receiving training?
5. Are you able to safely lift up to 50 pounds?

We look forward to reviewing your application! IND123