Heavy Lifting Warehouse Associate (1st Shift) - RC

RightStone; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 49,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

RightStone is seeking a dedicated Warehouse Associate in Portland, OR (97203) for a 6-month temp-to-perm opportunity with a pay rate of $23.61/hr. This position is 100% hands-on, physically demanding, and relies on strength, manual tools, and repetitive lifting to meet daily targets.

Schedule features a Mon–Fri shift from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, totaling 9 hours per day with a 30-minute lunch and two 15-minute breaks.

Qualifications

• Must be able to lift up to 100 lbs.
• Able to read and write in English.
• Experience using basic warehouse tools or willingness to learn.

Responsibilities

• Process incoming and outgoing orders using proprietary software and handheld scanners.
• Lift, move, arrange, and transport storage boxes, bins, and totes 24–100+ lbs unassisted.
• Safely operate hand trucks, pallet jacks, and hand carts across warehouse floors.
• Manually load boxes onto pallets, shrink-wrap pallets, and stage orders onto trucks.

Skills

English literacy

Physical stamina

Tools

Pallet jacks

Carts

Scanners

Job description

We are looking for dedicated Warehouse Associate in Portland OR 97203with $23.61/hr pay for a 6-month temp to permanent opportunity. This is a 100% hands-on, physically demanding manual labor position. There are NO forklifts or cherry pickers you will rely entirely on physical strength, manual tools (pallet jacks, push carts, hand trucks), and repetitive heavy lifting to meet daily production targets independently. Perform daily reboxing of boxes by removing contents from damaged boxes, building new boxes, and placing the contents inside (target: 12-14 boxes per hour).

Schedule: 8: 00AM - 4: 30 PM, Monday to Friday, 9-hour shifts (includes 30-minute lunch + two 15-minute breaks)

SUMMARY: Environment: Non-climate-controlled facility (temperatures vary by weather please dress accordingly). Physical Requirements: Highly demanding manual labor role requiring repetitive heavy lifting of up to 100 lbs throughout your entire shift. Independent Pace: Must be self-driven, capable of learning new tasks quickly on the fly, and comfortable working autonomously and hit daily production targets.

What You ll Do:

• Process incoming and outgoing orders (files, books, binders, tapes) using proprietary software and handheld scanners.
• Lift, move, arrange, and transport storage boxes, bins, and totes ranging from 24 lbs to 100+ lbs unassisted.
• Safely operate material handling equipment (hand trucks, pallet jacks, hand carts) across warehouse floors, inclines, and stairs.
• Manually load boxes onto pallets, shrink-wrap pallets, and stage orders onto trucks.

What You ll Do:

• Frequent kneeling, squatting, bending, stooping, reaching, twisting, and ladder climbing.
• Ability to perform prolonged heavy physical exertion in a warehouse setting.

What We re Looking For:

• Comfortable lifting and carrying boxes up to 100 lbs. Without assistance.
• Willing and able to walk, stand, bend, and twist for extended periods.
• Ability to read and write in English.
• Experience using basic warehouse tools or willingness to learn (pallet jacks, carts, scanners).
• Protective footwear required: Must meet ASTM F2413-11 standards and be slip-resistant (rated Better or Best).
• Safety-minded and dependable, with attention to detail.

RightStone is a strategic partner that works with our clients to place the highest caliber of talent for a wide range of industries and skill sets. For over 23 years RightStone has assisted organizations in attracting, recruiting, and placing qualified candidates quickly for contract, contract to hire, and direct hire opportunities. The right candidates are the most critical aspect of who RightStone is. If you are that candidate, we are interested in speaking with you!

RightStone is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits unlawful discrimination based on race, color, creed, gender, religion, marital status, registered domestic partner status, age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, sex, genetic information, sexual orientation, military and veteran status or any other consideration made unlawful by federal, state, or local laws. RightStone is committed to compliance with all applicable laws providing equal employment opportunities. This commitment applies to all persons involved in Company operations and prohibits unlawful discrimination by any employee of the Company, including supervisors, coworkers, independent contractors and other third parties.