Warehouse Associate | Cold Storage

Verstela is a reputable staffing company that partners with businesses to provide exceptional temporary and permanent workforce solutions. One of their current client engagements involves staffing a prominent food processing facility based in Kent, WA, specializing in fresh, ready-to-eat products. These products are distributed to popular grocery stores and various businesses, ensuring high-quality food items reach consumers efficiently. This client is known for maintaining a fast-paced work environment that values hard work, reliability, and team collaboration, especially within their warehouse operations. Verstela supports temporary employees with a range of benefits and facilitates a path toward permanent employment with additional perks upon hire.

The Warehouse Associate role offered within this food processing facility is a critical position where employees contribute significantly to the overall supply chain process. This position requires individuals to work physically within a refrigerated environment, handling various warehouse duties that ensure products are picked, prepared, and shipped accurately and on time. The role is temp-to-hire, beginning with temporary placement and offering a sustainable career path with opportunities for advancement. Employees in this role benefit from a competitive pay rate of $19.50 per hour, with daily opportunities for overtime to increase earnings substantially.

This role suits candidates who have at least one year of warehouse experience and are comfortable working in cooler settings, as the facility maintains a temperature of 36 degrees Fahrenheit to keep products fresh and safe. The company offers different five-day work schedules, allowing for flexibility with start times on day or swing shifts, and includes weekend options. Overtime work is consistently available, making this position ideal for individuals seeking to boost their income through additional hours.

The Warehouse Associate’s responsibilities include picking orders using advanced technology such as light-up pick systems and RF scanners, palletizing orders for shipment, and loading delivery trucks efficiently. Certified forklift operation is a valuable skill for this role, allowing employees to move pallets safely throughout the warehouse. The company emphasizes adherence to GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices) compliance, ensuring all warehouse processes meet food safety and quality standards.

Candidates who join this team will thrive in an environment that prioritizes teamwork, strong work ethic, and reliability. As employees transition from temporary to permanent status, they gain access to enhanced benefits, demonstrating the company’s commitment to employee well-being and career growth. Benefits for temporary employees include medical, dental, vision insurance, short-term disability, term life and AD&D coverage, identity theft protection, prescription plans, and a 401(k) retirement savings plan. Permanent employees enjoy medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k) with company match, and paid time off.

Located in Kent, WA, this facility is not accessible by bus, so employees should plan their commutes accordingly. This opportunity is perfect for motivated individuals eager to establish a long-lasting career in warehouse operations within the food processing industry. Interested applicants are encouraged to apply promptly or call 425-793-5460 for more information. Verstela’s client participates in the E-Verify program, supporting lawful employment practices.