1st shift Warehouse Associate

1st Shift Warehouse Associate – Industrial

Sigma, Inc. is hiring a 1st Shift Warehouse Associate – Industrial to join our onsite warehouse operations team in Hicksville, NY. This is a temporary position with no interview required, ideal for experienced warehouse professionals with forklift experience looking for steady, first-shift work.

The Warehouse Associate will support daily logistics operations by receiving, storing, staging, and shipping materials while maintaining a safe, organized, and efficient warehouse environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Operate a forklift safely and efficiently (certification required or ability to pass skills test)
• Receive, inspect, and store incoming materials according to established procedures
• Load and unload trucks accurately and safely
• Pick orders and stage materials for shipment
• Maintain inventory accuracy using FIFO and cycle count practices
• Work closely with quality control and inventory teams
• Maintain cleanliness and organization in assigned warehouse areas
• Assist with general warehouse duties as needed
• Follow all safety guidelines and onsite policies

Qualifications & Skills

• Previous experience as a Warehouse Associate, Warehouse Operator, or Material Handler
• Forklift certification or ability to pass a forklift driving skills test
• Knowledge of FIFO, inventory control, and cycle counting
• Basic math skills and ability to read spreadsheets
• Ability to lift up to 75 lbs regularly
• Comfortable standing for the entire shift
• Ability to work in hot and cold warehouse environments
• Strong teamwork, flexibility, and communication skills
• Customer-service mindset

Language Requirement

• Must be fluent and able to read and write in either English or Spanish (onsite safety requirement)

Work Environment

• Industrial/production warehouse setting
• Moderate to loud noise levels typical of warehouse operations
• Safety gear required (steel toe shoes)