Warehouse Worker

Warehouse Worker

The Warehouse Worker operates material handling equipment and uses RF scanners to move, track, and prepare products in a fast-paced distribution environment. This role includes handling pallets, preparing orders for shipment, and supporting production activities within a large manufacturing facility.

Responsibilities

• Use an RF scanner to accurately scan, track, and verify packages and inventory throughout the warehouse.
• Operate material handling equipment, including a truck to pick up and move pallets safely and efficiently.
• Learn to operate and, once trained, regularly use stand-up forklifts, center riders, and order pickers to move product and support warehouse operations.
• Print labels and correctly apply them to packages, pallets, and orders to ensure accurate identification and shipment.
• Wrap and secure orders for shipping to maintain product integrity and prevent damage in transit.
• Perform general warehouse labor, including packing, packaging, and assisting with shipping and receiving activities.
• Support inventory control by picking, staging, and organizing materials in designated areas.
• Handle materials and products in a manufacturing environment that includes paint filling lines, maintaining awareness of cleanliness and safety in a potentially messy area.
• Lift and move items weighing up to 55 pounds consistently while following safe lifting techniques.
• Use basic computer skills to complete simple data entry or system tasks related to inventory, labels, or shipping.
• Follow all safety procedures and operational guidelines while working in a busy warehouse and production setting.
• Collaborate with team members and communicate effectively to meet production and shipping deadlines, including participating in overtime when available and desired.

Essential Skills

• High school diploma or GED.
• Minimum of 1 year of warehouse experience.
• Ability to lift up to 55 pounds consistently throughout the shift.
• Experience using RF scanners in a warehouse or distribution environment.
• General warehouse tasks such as packing, picking, shipping and receiving, and material handling.
• Comfort working in a fast-paced warehouse and manufacturing setting.
• Very basic computer skills sufficient for simple data entry or system navigation.
• Ability to follow safety procedures and operate in a busy production environment.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience operating a stand-up forklift is preferred.
• Experience using an RF scan gun for inventory and order processing is preferred.
• Prior exposure to warehouse distribution or manufacturing environments, including paint or similar production lines, is a plus.
• Familiarity with wrapping and securing pallets and orders for shipment.
• Strong attention to detail when labeling, scanning, and handling inventory.
• Willingness to learn and train on additional equipment such as center riders and order pickers.

Why Work Here?

Employees benefit from a structured growth path that includes eligibility for raises every six months during the first two years of permanent employment. The organization offers comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits, as well as tuition reimbursement to support ongoing education and skill development. Team members can build long-term financial security through a competitive 401(k) program with a 6% match and enjoy a generous 5 weeks of paid time off. The culture emphasizes advancement opportunities, rewarding reliable performance and encouraging those who want to grow their careers within a stable, team-oriented environment.

Work Environment

The role is based in a manufacturing and warehouse facility of approximately 10,000 square feet, with around 40 employees working on the floor. The environment includes large paint filling lines and can be messy due to paint and production activities, so comfort working in an industrial setting is important. Multiple shifts are available: a first shift from 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. with some overtime opportunities; a second shift from 10:00 a.m. to 6:30 p.m., where overtime is often available by starting earlier around 8:00 a.m.; and a third shift from 6:00 p.m. to 2:30 a.m., which typically requires training on second shift for 1 to 4 weeks (10:00 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.) before moving to nights, with overtime often available by working until 4:30 a.m. Overtime is encouraged for those interested in transitioning to permanent employment but is not required for temporary workers. The position involves frequent use of RF scanners, pallet-moving equipment, and, once trained, stand-up forklifts, center riders, and order pickers in a busy, production-driven setting.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Milford, MA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $21.50/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: Medical, dental & vision Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital 401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) Short and long-term disability Health Spending Account (HSA) Transportation benefits Employee Assistance Program Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Milford, MA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jul 13, 2026.