Temp-to-Hire Packaging & Material Handler – Buffalo

AppleOne Employment Services; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 26,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive training and development

Team-oriented, safety-focused culture

Job summary

AppleOne Employment Services in Buffalo, NY is seeking a dependable Packaging/Material Handler for a temp-to-hire role onsite. You will support production, packaging, inventory, shipping, receiving, and warehouse operations in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Great for someone with packaging or warehouse experience seeking long-term growth and training. The work is team-oriented, safety-focused, and emphasizes quality, communication, and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• 1–2 years of manufacturing, packaging, warehouse, or material handling experience preferred.
• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds without assistance.
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, and move during a 12-hour shift.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality and safety.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Package, tag, label, stamp, and stretch-wrap finished goods per requirements.
• Support shipping/receiving, including loading trucks and verifying documents.
• Maintain FIFO inventory and accurate transactions.
• Operate packaging equipment and document production, downtime, and quality checks.
• Use forklifts, pallet jacks, barcode scanners, and WMS to move materials.
• Maintain clean and organized work area while following GMP and safety rules.

Skills

Material handling

Shipping & receiving

Inventory accuracy

Packaging equipment checks

Quality & safety

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Problem solving

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Forklifts

Pallet jacks

Barcode scanners

WMS

Production software

Job description

AppleOne Employment Services in Buffalo, NY is seeking a dependable Packaging/Material Handler for a temp-to-hire role onsite. You will support production, packaging, inventory, shipping, receiving, and warehouse operations in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Great for someone with packaging or warehouse experience seeking long-term growth and training. The work is team-oriented, safety-focused, and emphasizes quality, communication, and continuous improvement.