Industrial Truck Operator Jobs in Washington
Industrial Truck Operator jobs in Washington are open across Seattle, Bellevue, and Kirkland and other Washington metros, with employers like Amazon, Ashley Furniture Industries, and Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories hiring at every experience level. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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DESCRIPTION
Amazon Leo is an innovative program aiming to provide low-latency, high-speed internet to underserved populations across the globe through the deployment of a constellation of over 3000 satellites to Low Earth Orbit, and we're looking for an Industrial Engineer to support factory level industrial engineering projects.
As an Industrial Engineer for a Factory Team at Amazon Leo, you will be responsible for the analysis, solution definition, and continuous improvement of operational & industrial mechanisms & workflows at the site. You’ll be a key technical voice defining the layout of 90,000 sq ft factory environment, ensuring layouts are fit for future scaling as well as optimized around minimum material movement. You will serve as a key lynchpin connecting operations, engineering, and logistical functions to ensure solutions reduce waste, improve yield, and have the practical result of more reliable, cost effective, production processes. You will leverage your expertise in industrial engineering & operational research to lead data collection, analysis, and modeling activities for key site level requirements like direct labor sizing, end-to-end cycle time assessments, etc. You’ll solve complex industrial challenges associated with balancing production velocity, exceptional quality, and cost competitive production concepts while ensuring smooth technical execution of current production operations. You’ll be a champion for lean manufacturing principles and continuous improvement projects, raising the bar on the quality of manufacturing solutions presented to the operations group.
Key job responsibilities
- Conceptualize, design, develop, and lead execution on work cell layouts throughout facility.
- Specify, lead, and develop analysis, and produce modeling, associated with labor, cycle time, headcount, and capex requirements for production processes.
- Contribute to development of standard ways of working across Kuiper for industrial engineering activities.
- Be a department subject matter expert in SAP ERP & MES systems.
- Collaborate on development, analyze, and optimize factory improvement roadmaps, ensuring best effort/impact projects are selected for the business.
- Participate in drafting & development of Standard Operating Procedures for Operations Team partners.
A day in the life
- 25% of your time will be spent on the shop floor, working with production teams to monitor, review, and improve industrial processes.
- 25% of time will be spent performing independent development work such as deep diving on available data sets to identify and implement key production improvement actions, developing industrial solution concepts, and reviewing & supporting technical content produced by manufacturing engineering team overall.
- 40% of time will be spent in meeting settings, collaborating with others on topics such as new process introductions, production process change management, production solution finding reviews, etc.
- 10% of time will be spent in mentorship settings with other engineers on the team, performing collaborative work & coaching to develop the team members skillsets, while ensuring common team execution to your technical vision.
About the team
The Amazon Leo SEA99 Aerospace Manufacturing Engineering Team supports the operations producing a number of critical sub-systems of the Amazon Leo Satellites, including the Battery, Propulsion System, and Optical-Inter-Satellite Link (OISL) Modules. The team has dozens of engineers from diverse backgrounds tackling some of the hardest problems in mass-manufacturing high performing Aerospace Hardware.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience in capacity planning, operations planning, business analysis or equivalent
- Experience in process improvement/quality control tools and methods
- Advanced degree in one of the following fields: Industrial Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Optical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Physics OR equivalent experience
- 3+ years’ experience with SAP ERP system
- Experience with both low rate/NPI & full rate manufacturing processes
- Experience with developing, planning, and deploying work cell layouts in factory environment
- Familiarity with cleanroom operations
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Lean-Six Sigma Black Belt certification
- Experience with operations research concepts like Queueing theory, Transportation theory, etc.
Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.
Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.
The base salary range for this position is listed below. Your Amazon package will include sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, qualifications, and location. Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans, EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, Flexible Spending Accounts, Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage), 401(k) matching, paid time off, and parental leave. Learn more about our benefits at https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits.
LOCATION
USA, WA, REDMOND
SALARY
117,300.00 - 160,000.00 USD annually
DESCRIPTION
Amazon Leo is an innovative program aiming to provide low-latency, high-speed internet to underserved populations across the globe through the deployment of a constellation of over 3000 satellites to Low Earth Orbit, and we're looking for an Industrial Engineer to support factory level industrial engineering projects.
As an Industrial Engineer for a Factory Team at Amazon Leo, you will be responsible for the analysis, solution definition, and continuous improvement of operational & industrial mechanisms & workflows at the site. You’ll be a key technical voice defining the layout of 90,000 sq ft factory environment, ensuring layouts are fit for future scaling as well as optimized around minimum material movement. You will serve as a key lynchpin connecting operations, engineering, and logistical functions to ensure solutions reduce waste, improve yield, and have the practical result of more reliable, cost effective, production processes. You will leverage your expertise in industrial engineering & operational research to lead data collection, analysis, and modeling activities for key site level requirements like direct labor sizing, end-to-end cycle time assessments, etc. You’ll solve complex industrial challenges associated with balancing production velocity, exceptional quality, and cost competitive production concepts while ensuring smooth technical execution of current production operations. You’ll be a champion for lean manufacturing principles and continuous improvement projects, raising the bar on the quality of manufacturing solutions presented to the operations group.
Key job responsibilities
- Conceptualize, design, develop, and lead execution on work cell layouts throughout facility.
- Specify, lead, and develop analysis, and produce modeling, associated with labor, cycle time, headcount, and capex requirements for production processes.
- Contribute to development of standard ways of working across Kuiper for industrial engineering activities.
- Be a department subject matter expert in SAP ERP & MES systems.
- Collaborate on development, analyze, and optimize factory improvement roadmaps, ensuring best effort/impact projects are selected for the business.
- Participate in drafting & development of Standard Operating Procedures for Operations Team partners.
A day in the life
- 25% of your time will be spent on the shop floor, working with production teams to monitor, review, and improve industrial processes.
- 25% of time will be spent performing independent development work such as deep diving on available data sets to identify and implement key production improvement actions, developing industrial solution concepts, and reviewing & supporting technical content produced by manufacturing engineering team overall.
- 40% of time will be spent in meeting settings, collaborating with others on topics such as new process introductions, production process change management, production solution finding reviews, etc.
- 10% of time will be spent in mentorship settings with other engineers on the team, performing collaborative work & coaching to develop the team members skillsets, while ensuring common team execution to your technical vision.
About the team
The Amazon Leo SEA99 Aerospace Manufacturing Engineering Team supports the operations producing a number of critical sub-systems of the Amazon Leo Satellites, including the Battery, Propulsion System, and Optical-Inter-Satellite Link (OISL) Modules. The team has dozens of engineers from diverse backgrounds tackling some of the hardest problems in mass-manufacturing high performing Aerospace Hardware.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience in capacity planning, operations planning, business analysis or equivalent
- Experience in process improvement/quality control tools and methods
- Advanced degree in one of the following fields: Industrial Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Optical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Physics OR equivalent experience
- 3+ years’ experience with SAP ERP system
- Experience with both low rate/NPI & full rate manufacturing processes
- Experience with developing, planning, and deploying work cell layouts in factory environment
- Familiarity with cleanroom operations
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Lean-Six Sigma Black Belt certification
- Experience with operations research concepts like Queueing theory, Transportation theory, etc.
Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.
Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.
The base salary range for this position is listed below. Your Amazon package will include sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, qualifications, and location. Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans, EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, Flexible Spending Accounts, Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage), 401(k) matching, paid time off, and parental leave. Learn more about our benefits at https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits.
LOCATION
USA, WA, REDMOND
SALARY
117,300.00 - 160,000.00 USD annually
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Industrial Truck Operator Job Market in Washington
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Who's Hiring
- Amazon45
- Ashley Furniture Industries7
- Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories7
- Applied Industrial Technologies6
- Cadwell Industries6
Top Industries Hiring
- Manufacturing36
- Consulting & Professional Services24
- Technology & Software18
- Retail13
- Government & Public Sector11
What Washington Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in industrial truck operator jobs across Washington.
- Valid forklift operator certification or OSHA-compliant safety training
- One or more years of experience operating powered industrial trucks
- Ability to lift and move heavy loads safely throughout a full shift
- Familiarity with warehouse management systems or inventory scanning equipment
- Clean safety record with no at-fault incidents in recent employment
- High school diploma or GED equivalent
Industrial Truck Operator Jobs in Washington: Frequently Asked Questions
How many industrial truck operator jobs are there in Washington?
There are 181+ industrial truck operator openings in Washington on Migrate Mate as of June 2026, with the most roles in Seattle, Bellevue, and Kirkland. New positions post regularly as employers across Washington hire.
How much do industrial truck operators make in Washington?
Industrial truck operators in Washington earn a median of about $49,910 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $41,600 for the lowest 10% to over $62,920 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which Washington cities have the most industrial truck operator jobs?
Seattle, Bellevue, and Kirkland have the most industrial truck operator openings in Washington right now, with additional roles spread across smaller metros statewide.
Which companies hire industrial truck operators in Washington?
Employers hiring industrial truck operators in Washington include Amazon, Ashley Furniture Industries, and Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026.
Are there remote industrial truck operator jobs in Washington?
Yes. About 8% of industrial truck operator openings tied to Washington are remote or hybrid as of June 2026. The rest are on-site roles based in Washington metros.
How do I apply for industrial truck operator jobs in Washington?
You can apply to industrial truck operator jobs in Washington directly on Migrate Mate. Search the listings above, find roles that match your experience and preferred Washington location, then apply to each one that fits.
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