Warehouse Associate

Placon Corporation; West Springfield (MA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Placon Corporation in West Springfield, MA is seeking a Warehouse Associate – Reach Truck Required. The role focuses on order picking, receiving, loading/unloading, and inventory accuracy in a fast-paced environment.

Qualified candidates will have at least 1 year of Reach Truck experience, forklift certification, and the ability to lift 10–50 lbs repeatedly while following GMP and safety guidelines.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• At least 1 year of Reach Truck experience (required).
• Must complete forklift certification upon hire.
• Ability to work in a physically demanding environment with lifting of 10-50 lbs and occasional over 50 lbs.
• Ability to understand and follow safety protocols and operational procedures.

Responsibilities

• Operate forklift equipment, including Reach Trucks and other material-handling tools.
• Accurately fulfill customer and production orders and ensure smooth inbound/outbound material flow.
• Meet department efficiency goals and participate in continuous improvement.
• Use Microsoft Office and Oracle for inventory tracking and transactions.

Skills

Reach Truck experience

Safety awareness

Education

High School diploma

Tools

Reach Truck

Forklift certification

Job description

Warehouse Associate – Reach Truck Required (Min. 1 Year Experience)

Position Overview

The Warehouse Associate plays a key role in warehouse operations under the guidance of the Warehouse Specialist and Warehouse Manager/Supervisor. Working in a fast-paced warehouse and manufacturing environment, this position is responsible for order picking, receiving, truck loading/unloading, production support, cycle counts, and maintaining inventory accuracy. The role requires adherence to safety, GMP, and AIB guidelines while efficiently handling materials using various equipment.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Warehouse Operations & Equipment Handling

• Operate forklift equipment, including Reach Trucks (minimum 1 year of experience required), balers, scanners, stretch wrappers, and other material-handling tools.
• Accurately and efficiently fulfill customer and production orders while ensuring a smooth inbound and outbound flow of materials.
• Meet department efficiency goals and participate in continuous improvement efforts.
• Utilize Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook) and Oracle software for inventory tracking and transactions.

Quality & Accuracy

• Maintain strict quality standards for storage, receiving, and shipping processes.
• Perform precise inventory transactions to uphold system integrity.
• Conduct routine maintenance checks on department equipment while tracking KPIs.
• Maintain a clean and organized workspace to meet GMP/AIB requirements.

Safety & Communication

• Follow all safety policies and procedures and actively participate in company and department safety initiatives.
• Communicate professionally with customers and team members to ensure accurate information flow.

Minimum Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• At least 1 year of Reach Truck experience (required).
• Must complete forklift certification upon hire.
• Ability to work in a physically demanding environment, including:
  • Frequent lifting of 10-50 lbs and occasional lifting over 50 lbs
  • Bending, stooping, climbing, reaching, twisting, and standing for extended periods
  • Handling raw materials, finished goods, pallets, and UPS shipments
• Ability to understand and communicate effectively to follow safety protocols and operational procedures.

Preferred Skills

• Ability to work independently.
• Experience operating both stand-up and sit-down forklifts.

Placon employment offers are contingent upon the successful completion of a pre-employment drug test, basic physical, background check, educational verification, and reference checks (as applicable).

Placon requires that employees have and maintain authorization to work in the country in which the role is based. In general, Placon does not sponsor candidates for non-immigrant visas or permanent residency unless based on business need.

Placon is committed to equal opportunity for all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, or expression, marital status, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or other protected characteristics.

This role requires the ability to work through differing perspectives and resolve conflict in a respectful and professional manner consistent with The Placon Way.