Shipping and Receiving Material Handler

Spherion; Hughesville (PA); On-site; USD 49,594,000 - 61,992,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Job summary

Spherion Williamsport is seeking a Shipping and Receiving Material Handler to join our Hughesville, PA operation. Shift: 2:30pm–11pm, pay $18.00 USD hourly, 40 hours/week. This is a temp-to-hire role located in Hughesville, PA 17737 US.

The role involves moving equipment, tracking inventory, reading work orders, and coordinating with supervisors to prevent bottlenecks in a manufacturing setting. Requires a High School diploma and relevant experience.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED with 6–12 months related experience and/or training.
• 6–12 months material handling or warehouse experience.
• Hands-on experience with forklifts, electric hoists, or similar equipment.
• Ability to read work orders and shipping documents to direct material moves.
• Basic math skills and ability to use a computer to check inventory.

Responsibilities

• Inspect safety equipment daily and report any broken parts before using tools.
• Operate forklifts, electric hoists, and other machinery to load, unload, and move materials.
• Read work orders and shipping documents to determine item destinations in the plant.
• Pack and secure items for transport.
• Tag and label incoming/outgoing boxes and pallets with accurate information.
• Check materials against quality rules and standards.
• Coordinate daily material movements with department managers to optimize schedules.

Skills

Forklift operation

Inventory tracking

Reading work orders

Basic math

Communication

Physical stamina

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Forklifts

Electric hoists

Industrial trucks

Job description

Spherion Williamsport is working to fill a 2:30pm-11pm, Shipping and Receiving Material Handler position in Hughesville, PA. The pay rate is $18.00 HOURLY. This is a Temp to Hire opportunity.

Shipping and Receiving Material Handler

Hughesville, PA 17737 US

Multiple Openings

Job Type: FULL TIME

Hours / Week: 40

Work Hours: 2:30pm-11pm

Pay Rate: $18.00 USD HOURLY

Occasional Overtime

• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance

Job Description:

Step into our plant as a Material Handler and play a big part in our daily success. You will safely move equipment and materials, keep track of inventory, and work with supervisors to clear any production bottlenecks. It is a great role for anyone who loves active work, solving problems, and being part of a reliable team.

Responsibilities:

• Inspect safety equipment daily and report any broken parts before using the tools.
• Operate forklifts, electric hoists, and other machinery to safely load, unload, and move materials.
• Read work orders and shipping documents to figure out where items need to go across the plant.
• Pack and strap items securely into vehicles and containers to keep them safe during travel.
• Tag and label all incoming and outgoing boxes, pallets, and storage cases with accurate information.
• Check material samples against quality rules to make sure our standards are met.
• Talk with department managers to plan the best daily schedules for moving materials.

Education: High School

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) and six to twelve months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Experience: 72 months

• 6 to 12 months of material handling, warehouse, or factory experience.
• Hands-on experience running industrial trucks, forklifts, or electric hoists.
• Basic math skills to add, subtract, multiply, and divide whole numbers and fractions easily.
• Basic computer skills to check inventory files and look up work details.
• Physical ability to safely lift, pull, and move up to 60 pounds throughout your shift.
• Strong reading and communication skills to follow work orders, label products, and talk with team leaders.

Physical:

• Heavy Lifting (50+ lbs)
• Bending / Stooping / Kneeling
• Pushing / Pulling
• Repetitive Motion
• Standing / Walking
• PPE Required (Noise / Chemical / Dust)
• Manual Dexterity

Skills:

• Ability to safely drive forklifts, motorized hand trucks, and use electric hoists.
• Ability to read work orders, check space, and coordinate material moves with supervisors.
• Ability to quickly add, subtract, multiply, and divide whole numbers, fractions, and decimals.
• Ability to look up inventory data, check shipping notices, and enter work notes.
• Ability to pull material samples, check them against quality guidelines, and catch defects.
• Ability to perform pre-shift equipment inspections and follow company environmental rules (like ISO 14001 guidelines).

Related Experience: Material Handler, Shipping and Receiving

Industry: Manufacturing

Classification: 53-7062.00

Post ID: WPT-211377_1-81905301

Post Date: 2026-09-01

Post Expires: 2026-10-01