Warehouse Associate (1st Shift) - RC

RightStone; Virginia; On-site; USD 20,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

RightStone in Henrico, VA seeks a Warehouse Associate for a 6-month temp-to-perm role. Expect heavy, hands-on duties with no forklifts, requiring lifting up to 100 lbs and frequent movement of boxes using pallets jacks and hand carts.

Schedule is Mon-Fri, 9-hour shifts from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM. Responsibilities include processing orders with handheld scanners, loading trucks, and maintaining a safe, efficient workflow in a non-climate-controlled facility.

Qualifications

• Ability to read and write in English.
• Comfort with physically demanding manual labor.
• Experience using basic warehouse tools or willingness to learn.

Responsibilities

• Process incoming and outgoing orders using proprietary software and handheld scanners.
• Lift, move, arrange, and transport storage boxes and totes up to 100 lbs unassisted.
• Safely operate hand trucks, pallet jacks, and hand carts across warehouse floors.
• Load boxes onto pallets, shrink-wrap pallets, and stage orders for transport.
• Perform kneeling, bending, and ladder climbing as part of daily tasks.

Skills

English literacy

Manual labor endurance

Safety minded

Tools

Pallet jacks

Hand carts

Scanners

Job description

We are looking for dedicated Warehouse Associate in Henrico VA 23231 with $17.51/hr pay for a 6-month temp to permanent opportunity. This is a 100% hands-on, physically demanding manual labor position. There are NO forklifts or cherry pickers you will rely entirely on physical strength, manual tools (pallet jacks, push carts, hand trucks), and repetitive heavy lifting to meet daily production targets independently.

Schedule: 8: 00AM -4: 30 PM, Monday to Friday, 9-hour shifts (includes 30-minute lunch + two 15-minute breaks)

SUMMARY: Environment: Non-climate-controlled facility (temperatures vary by weather please dress accordingly).Physical Requirements: Highly demanding manual labor role requiring repetitive heavy lifting of up to 100 lbs throughout your entire shift.Independent Pace: Must be self-driven, capable of learning new tasks quickly on the fly, and comfortable working autonomously and hit daily production targets.

What You ll Do

• Process incoming and outgoing orders (files, books, binders, tapes) using proprietary software and handheld scanners.
• Lift, move, arrange, and transport storage boxes, bins, and totes ranging from 24 lbs to 100+ lbs unassisted.
• Safely operate material handling equipment (hand trucks, pallet jacks, hand carts) across warehouse floors, inclines, and stairs.
• Manually load boxes onto pallets, shrink-wrap pallets, and stage orders onto trucks.
• Frequent kneeling, squatting, bending, stooping, reaching, twisting, and ladder climbing.
• Ability to perform prolonged heavy physical exertion in a warehouse setting.

What We re Looking For

• Comfortable lifting and carrying boxes up to 100 lbs. Without assistance.
• Willing and able to walk, stand, bend, and twist for extended periods.
• Ability to read and write in English.
• Experience using basic warehouse tools or willingness to learn (pallet jacks, carts, scanners).
• Protective footwear required: Must meet ASTM F2413-11 standards and be slip-resistant (rated Better or Best).
• Safety-minded and dependable, with attention to detail.

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.