Warehouse Associate - 2nd and 3rd shift

Adecco; Ayer (MA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Short-term disability

401(k) plan

Commuter benefits

Paid leave

Job summary

Adecco Staffing is seeking a Forklift Operator for a 2nd shift in Ayer, MA. This temp-to-hire opportunity supports a food-grade manufacturing facility with responsibilities including material handling, loading/unloading, and order fulfillment.

Candidates must have a high school diploma or equivalent, a valid forklift and pallet jack certification, and at least 1 year in warehousing. Proficiency with RF scanners and ERP systems is a plus, with a strong focus on safety and attendance.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalency is required.
• Fluent English is required.
• Forklift and Pallet Jack certification are required.
• Minimum of 1 year in warehousing or logistics.
• Experience with ERP systems and RF scanners is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Operate a forklift safely in a food-grade manufacturing facility and follow SOPs, GMPs, and company policies.
• Perform loading/unloading and accurate picking, staging, and loading of orders as directed.
• Maintain a reliable attendance record and contribute to warehouse productivity goals (e.g., pallet shipments).
• Conduct routine forklift inspections, battery maintenance, and daily checklists; report issues promptly.
• Assist with cycle counts, inventory accuracy, and FIFO material movement.

Skills

English fluency

Warehousing experience

Forklift certification

Pallet Jack certification

RF scanners familiarity

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

RF Scanners

ERP system

Pallet Jack

Job description

Adecco Staffing is working with a manufacturer in Ayer, MA who is looking for additional Forklift Operator's on 2nd shift!This is a temp to hire position.

Job Title:

• Forklift Operator

Pay:

• 2nd Shift- $19.00 to $22.00 per hour

Schedule:

• 2nd Shift- 3:00pm to 11:30pm, Monday through Friday

Job Summary:

Position has overall responsibility for all material handling and trailer loading/unloading at the facility.

Roles & Responsibilities:

• Reliable and consistent attendance record
• Safely operate a forklift in a food-grade manufacturing facility with respect for SOPs, GMPs and company property in the following ways:
• Certified forklift operator
• Perform morning walk‑around inspection of forklift and fill out and turn in daily inspection report
• Daily battery maintenance/watering
• Weekly cleaning of forklift(s)
• Accurately picking, staging and loading orders as instructed by E21
• Actively and aggressively pursue and be accountable for personal contribution to achieve the Warehousing goal of 600 pallet shipped per day between both warehouses.
• Organize a production schedule to construct a plan for product placement in warehouse
• Move product in warehouse to create necessary room using RF scanners
• Following proper stock rotation in both picking orders and when performing moves in warehouse - FIFO
• Supply production lines with raw materials as requested by work‑orders and/or production personnel
• Unload inbound trucks of raw materials and verify, with shipper, quantities that are being put away
• De‑palletize production lines in a timely manner and accurately put away materials from production lines using handled RF scanners
• When servicing production: Minimize line downtime on designated line in order to achieve OEE goal by making timely pickups, maintain acceptable level of overall OEE downtime as a result of forklift downtime
• When completed with all tasks, actively assist other warehouse personnel complete their tasks
• Handle and stack product up to 50 pounds
• Conduct product rework as needed
• Periodically allocate, process, and sign for incoming paperwork and outbound orders in E21
• Be present to assist and participate in mandatory physical inventory as needed
• Verify and process transfer‑trailer paperwork when necessary
• Be available for periodic overtime or weekend work as needed
• Consistently do your part to maintain a neat, clean, and organized warehouse

Required Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or equivalency
• Speaks English fluently
• Forklift and Pallet Jack certification
• Minimum of 1 year in warehousing or logistics
• Experience with ERP system and RF Scanners is a plus

Benefit offerings include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short‑term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401k plan. Our program provides employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. Available paid leave may include Paid Sick Leave, where required by law; any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law; and Holiday pay upon meeting eligibility criteria.

Pay Details:

$22.00 to $25.00 per hour

Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short‑term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Military connected talent encouraged to apply

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The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:

• The California Fair Chance Act
• Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
• Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
• San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

Massachusetts Candidates Only:

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.