Temporary Material Handler

Express Employment Professionals - Cincinnati East; Hackettstown (NJ); On-site; USD 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly Pay

Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance

401k

Recruiter Support

Long-term opportunities

Job summary

Express Employment Professionals - Cincinnati East is seeking a reliable Temporary Material Handler / Stockroom Associate for 1st shift. The role involves picking, packing, and preparing materials for work orders, operating a sit-down forklift, and maintaining accurate inventory locations to support production lines.

The position requires attention to detail, ability to work independently or with a team, and comfort with warehouse safety and organization.

Qualifications

• Previous warehouse/stockroom experience preferred.
• Experience operating a sit-down forklift is required.
• Ability to safely operate material handling equipment.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Basic inventory and material tracking knowledge preferred.

Responsibilities

• Pick, package, and prepare materials for work orders, back orders, and counter service requests.
• Operate sit-down forklifts and other material handling equipment safely and efficiently.
• Ensure accurate storage and location tracking of all incoming materials.
• Distribute materials to production lines in a timely and accurate manner.
• Support cycle counting and inventory control activities within the stockroom.
• Maintain organization, cleanliness, and safety standards in the warehouse and stockroom areas.
• Assist with shipping, receiving, and general warehouse duties as needed.

Skills

Forklift operation

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Teamwork

Inventory tracking

Tools

Forklift

Job description

Temporary Material Handler / Stockroom Associate – 1st Shift

Position Summary

We are seeking a reliable and detail-oriented Temporary Material Handler / Stockroom Associate to support daily warehouse and production operations. This temporary position is responsible for picking and packaging materials, operating forklifts and other material handling equipment, maintaining accurate inventory locations, and supporting stockroom cycle counts.

Schedule

• 1st Shift: Monday–Friday
• Hours: 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM

Key Responsibilities

• Pick, package, and prepare materials for:
  • Work orders
  • Back orders
  • Counter service requests
• Operate sit-down forklifts and other material handling equipment safely and efficiently.
• Ensure accurate storage and location tracking of all incoming materials.
• Distribute materials to production lines in a timely and accurate manner.
• Support cycle counting and inventory control activities within the stockroom.
• Maintain organization, cleanliness, and safety standards in the warehouse and stockroom areas.
• Assist with shipping, receiving, and general warehouse duties as needed.

Qualifications

• Previous warehouse, stockroom, or material handling experience preferred.
• Experience operating a sit-down forklift required.
• Ability to safely operate material handling equipment.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Basic inventory and material tracking knowledge preferred.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs consistently throughout the shift.
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, and move materials for extended periods.

Benefits of Working with Express:

• Access to a variety of job opportunities and career pathways.
• Weekly Pay Options (Varies by assignment)
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance Options
• 401k Retirement Savings Account (Eligibility may vary)
• Dedicated Recruiter Support
• Opportunities for long-term and direct hire placement