Warehouse Associate

RightStone; Norfolk (VA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

RightStone in Norfolk, VA is seeking a Warehouse Associate for a 5-month temp assignment. The role involves moving, sorting, and loading storage boxes, and operating hand trucks and pallet jacks to fulfill orders while maintaining safety and efficiency.

The position requires regularly lifting 10–100 lbs, standing or walking for long periods, and reading/writing in English. Shift is 8:00 AM–5:00 PM, five days a week, with breaks; overtime or weekend shifts may be possible based on workload.

Qualifications

• Must frequently lift 10–100 lbs and stand/walk for long periods.
• Read and write English proficiently.
• Operate hand trucks and pallet jacks to move and load goods.

Responsibilities

• Process orders and handle items such as files, books, binders, and backup tapes.
• Load, move, and stack storage boxes and totes.
• Use handheld scanners and a proprietary system to track items.

Skills

Manual Lifting

Pallet Jacks

English Literacy

Stamina

Attention to Detail

Tools

Handheld Scanners

Hand Trucks

Ladders

Job description

We are looking for dedicated Warehouse Associate in Norfolk, VA 23502 with $18.26/hr pay for a 5-month contract duration (temp only). In this role, you will play a vital part in the moving, arranging, lifting, and loading of storage boxes, bins, and totes. This position requires physical agility as you will frequently kneel, squat, reach, bend forward, and handle items ranging from 24 lbs to over 100 lbs. If you have the physical capabilities and attention to detail required for this role.

Shift Schedule: 8: 00 AM - 5: 00 PM (5 days a week including 30-minute lunch and two 15-minute breaks. OT and weekend shift depending on the workload)

Roles and Requirements:

• Process orders and handle items such as files, books, binders, and backup tapes.
• The work is physically demanding, involving manual lifting, carrying, and moving of boxes while standing, stooping, crawling, kneeling, and twisting.
• You should be capable of independently lifting and carrying boxes ranging from 10-100 lbs regularly.
• Operating hand trucks and pallet jacks on varying surfaces is also a key aspect of the role.

Essential Functions:

• Perform tasks like 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.
• For prolonged periods
• 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

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.