Shipper/Order Picker

HW Staffing Solutions; Gardner (MA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

HW Staffing Solutions is seeking an Order Picker / Warehouse Associate to accurately pick, stage, and prepare orders for shipment in Fitchburg, MA. This hands-on role requires dependability, attention to detail, and comfort with material-handling equipment.

You will rotate inventory using FIFO, cross-check orders, and enter shipping data into computer systems while maintaining a safe, organized workspace and collaborating with Shipping, Receiving, and Production teams.

Qualifications

• 2+ years in warehouse, order picking, or shipping/receiving.
• Forklift experience preferred; in-house certification obtainable.
• Experience with pallet jacks and material-handling equipment.
• Basic computer and data-entry skills.
• Ability to read and follow English instructions.
• Basic math skills.
• Strong attention to detail and order accuracy.
• Dependable and able to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Pick orders accurately using pick tickets and instructions.
• Palletize, wrap, weigh, and stage orders for shipment.
• Rotate inventory using FIFO procedures.
• Cross‑check orders for accuracy.
• Put away incoming stock and organize warehouse inventory.
• Move materials using forklifts, pallet jacks, and other warehouse equipment.
• Enter shipping and inventory information into computer systems.
• Perform routine equipment and warehouse safety checks.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area.
• Work closely with Shipping, Receiving, and Production teams.

Skills

Warehouse experience

Forklift certification in-house

Pallet jack usage

Basic computer skills

Read and follow English instructions

Basic math skills

Attention to detail

Dependable

Tools

Forklift

Pallet jack

Job description

Order Picker / Warehouse Associate We’re hiring an experienced Order Picker / Warehouse Associate to accurately pick, stage, and prepare orders for shipment. This is a hands‑on warehouse position for someone who is dependable, detail-oriented, and comfortable using material‑handling equipment.

What You’ll Do

• Pick orders accurately using pick tickets and instructions
• Palletize, wrap, weigh, and stage orders for shipment
• Rotate inventory using FIFO procedures
• Cross‑check orders for accuracy
• Put away incoming stock and organize warehouse inventory
• Move materials using forklifts, pallet jacks, and other warehouse equipment
• Enter shipping and inventory information into computer systems
• Perform routine equipment and warehouse safety checks
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area
• Work closely with Shipping, Receiving, and Production teams

What We’re Looking For

• 2+ years of warehouse, order picking, or shipping/receiving experience
• Forklift experience preferred; must be able to obtain in‑house certification
• Experience with pallet jacks and other material‑handling equipment
• Basic computer and data‑entry skills
• Ability to read and follow instructions in English
• Basic math skills
• Strong attention to detail and order accuracy
• Dependable and able to work independently
• Ability to lift and move up to 40 lbs.
• Comfortable standing, walking, bending, and performing physical warehouse work

Great Fit for Candidates With Experience In:

• Order Picking
• Shipping & Receiving
• Forklift
• Warehouse Operations
• Inventory
• Material Handling
• FIFO

Fitchburg