Air Cargo Forklift Specialist (Perishables) Job at TruFit Staffing, Seatac, WA

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  • TruFit Staffing
  • Seatac, WA

Job Description

Step onto the tarmac: a day in this role

As the Air Cargo Forklift Specialist, you’ll be part of an international freight forwarder team supporting airport operations in SeaTac, WA. From staging pallets of perishables to coordinating hand-offs with ground crews, you keep time‑sensitive freight moving safely and on schedule. This is a Contract-To-Hire opportunity with a clear path to long‑term placement.

Where you’ll work

SeaTac, WA

What your shift looks like

  • Schedule: Monday to Saturday
  • Swing Shift: 12:00 PM – 8:30 PM
  • Night Shift: 8:30 PM – 5:00 AM

Compensation

$22.00 per hour

How you’ll contribute

  • Operate sit‑down forklifts to load/unload perishable cargo with precision
  • Coordinate closely with airport ground crews for safe, efficient airside handling
  • Transfer pallets and materials between staging zones and transport vehicles
  • Apply strict safety and quality protocols at every step
  • Keep the warehouse tidy, organized, and audit‑ready
  • Pitch in with general warehouse tasks as operations demand

What you bring

  • Minimum 2 years of recent sit‑down forklift experience
  • Comfort operating in cold storage and general warehouse environments
  • Real ID for airport badging
  • Ability to repetitively lift up to 50 lbs in a highly active role
  • Hands‑on familiarity with shipping/receiving workflows

Tools of the trade

Forklifts

Benefits and pathway

Contract-to-hire program with access to a basic MEC plan during the temp phase.

Important compliance information

Ability to pass a federal background check

Must pass a pre-employment drug screen

TruFit Staffing is an equal opportunity employer and does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state, or local law. TruFit Staffing is an ALE and offers a Minimum Essential Coverage (MEC) plan in compliance with ACA rules and regulations.

Job Tags

Hourly pay, Contract work, Temporary work, Local area, Shift work, Night shift, Afternoon shift

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