Warehouse Associate

RightStone; Windsor (CT); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

RightStone is seeking a Warehouse Associate in Windsor, CT for a 2-month contract. The role involves moving, arranging, lifting, and loading storage boxes and totes, with frequent bending, kneeling, and lifting up to 100 lbs.

You will operate hand carts, pallet jacks, and handheld scanners while ensuring accuracy in a proprietary system. The schedule is 9:00 AM to 5:30 PM, five days a week, with potential overtime and weekend shifts depending on workload.

Qualifications

• Capable of lifting and carrying boxes regularly from 10–100 lbs.
• Read and write in English proficiently.
• Flexible with physical, shift, and overtime requirements when workload demands.

Responsibilities

• Process orders and handle items such as files, books, binders, and backup tapes.
• Move, load, and stack storage boxes using hand carts and pallet jacks.
• Operate handheld scanners and a proprietary system for tracking.
• Lift and move boxes weighing up to 100 lbs and work on multiple surfaces as needed.

Skills

English literacy

Physical stamina

Teamwork

Safety awareness

Tools

Hand truck

Pallet jack

Handheld scanner

Job description

We are looking for dedicated Warehouse Associate in Windsor, CT 06095 with $19.84/hr pay for a 2-month contract duration (potential temp-to-perm). 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

9: 00 AM - 5: 30 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 cart, and manually load boxes onto pallets and trucks

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. If you are that candidate, we are interested in speaking with you!

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.