Warehouse Associate

RightStone; Hicksville (NY); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

RightStone in Hicksville, NY is seeking a Warehouse Associate for a 1-year contract (temp to hire). The role involves processing orders, moving and loading storage boxes, and maintaining a safe workspace.

You will frequently lift 24–100 lbs, operate hand trucks and pallet jacks, and use our warehouse management system and handheld scanners. English reading and writing is required.

Qualifications

• Must be able to lift up to 100 lbs regularly.
• Experience with pallet jacks and hand trucks.
• Ability to read and write English.

Responsibilities

• Process orders and handle items such as files, books, binders, and backup tapes.
• Lift, carry and move boxes up to 100 lbs.
• Operate hand trucks, pallet jacks and handheld scanners.
• Load pallets and shrink wrap as required.

Skills

Manual lifting

Pallet jack operation

Hand truck operation

English proficiency

Physical stamina

Read and write English

Tools

Handheld scanners

WMS software

Job description

We are looking for a dedicated Warehouse Associate in Hicksville, NY with $19.84/hr pay for a 1 year contract duration (temp to hire opportunity).

This role involves moving, arranging, lifting, and loading storage boxes, bins, and totes. The position requires physical agility as you will frequently kneel, squat, reach, bend forward, and handle items ranging from 24 lbs to over 100 lbs.

Roles and Requirements

• Process orders and handle items such as files, books, binders, and backup tapes.
• Perform physically demanding work involving manual lifting, carrying, and moving of boxes while standing, stooping, crawling, kneeling, and twisting.
• Capable of independently lifting and carrying boxes ranging from 10-100 lbs regularly.
• Operate hand trucks and pallet jacks on varying surfaces.

Essential Functions

• Perform tasks such as walking, standing, kneeling, squatting, stooping, and bending for extended periods.
• Independently handle gripping, lifting, pushing, pulling, and carrying boxes, including navigating inclines, stairs, and changes in surface/elevation.
• Read and write in English proficiently.
• Lift and move boxes, process orders, and use a proprietary computer system for tracking.
• Operate handheld scanners and maintain balance on ladders.
• Lift and carry boxes weighing up to 100 lbs.
• Expertly load, operate, and move hand carts, pallet jacks, and various material handling aids.
• Load and shrink-wrap pallets on ground level or carts, and manually load boxes onto pallets and trucks.

Shift Schedule

8:30AM - 5:00PM, Monday to Friday, 9-hour shifts (includes 30-minute lunch + two 15-minute breaks).

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.

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.