Warehousing & distribution

Material handler / shipping associate

MATERIAL HANDLER / SHIPPING ASSOCIATE.

west springfield, massachusetts

Posted 1 day ago

Closes 12/31/2026 Job details Summary Spherion

$19.00 per hour

Temp to Perm

7:00 AM - 3:30 PM

Industry

warehousing & distribution (Transportation and Material Moving Occupations)

Reference number

S_180016

We are seeking a dependable and hands-on Material Handler / Shipping Associate to support daily warehouse, shipping, material handling, and production activities. The ideal candidate is organized, safety-conscious, and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment while handling materials, maintaining inventory accuracy, and keeping work areas clean and organized.

Responsibilities:

Load and unload incoming and outgoing shipments safely and efficiently.

Complete and submit all required shipping and receiving paperwork, signatures, and inventory tags.

Maintain accurate and up-to-date inventory records for raw materials and preforms.

Communicate inventory information to the office using inventory tags and other documentation.

Keep the preform area and material storage areas clean, organized, and properly maintained.

Produce preforms according to established specifications and preform request tags.

Assist with preparing outgoing shipments, including taping boxes, cutting cardboard, packaging materials, and other shipping tasks as needed.

Support the team with general warehouse and production duties when additional assistance is needed. ...

During slower periods, assist with basic facility and equipment maintenance tasks such as greasing machines, vacuuming cooling fans, and taking trash to the dumpster.

Follow all company safety procedures and maintain a clean and organized work environment.

Perform other duties as assigned.

Working hours:

7:00 AM - 3:30

PM Skills:

Previous warehouse or material handling experience

Previous shipping and receiving experience

Experience with inventory tracking or warehouse documentation

Manufacturing or production experience

Experience preparing materials for shipment

Familiarity with inventory tags, shipping labels, and related paperwork

Experience using basic hand tools or performing light equipment maintenance

Forklift or material-handling equipment experience

High school diploma or GED

Previous experience working in a fast-paced manufacturing or warehouse environment

Education:

High School Experience:

1-4 years

Qualifications:

Ability to load and unload materials safely

Attention to detail and inventory accuracy

Ability to complete shipping, receiving, and inventory paperwork

Ability to follow written and verbal instructions

Ability to lift, move, and handle materials throughout the workday

Good organizational and time-management skills

Ability to maintain a clean and organized work area

Dependable attendance and good work ethic

Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Willingness to perform general warehouse, shipping, production, and maintenance support tasks Spherion CT, The Top-Rated Staffing Agency in Your Area!

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key responsibilities Load and unload incoming and outgoing shipments safely and efficiently.

Complete and submit all required shipping and receiving paperwork, signatures, and inventory tags.

Maintain accurate and up-to-date inventory records for raw materials and preforms.

Communicate inventory information to the office using inventory tags and other documentation.

Keep the preform area and material storage areas clean, organized, and properly maintained.

Produce preforms according to established specifications and preform request tags.

Assist with preparing outgoing shipments, including taping boxes, cutting cardboard, packaging materials, and other shipping tasks as needed.

Support the team with general warehouse and production duties when additional assistance is needed.

During slower periods, assist with basic facility and equipment maintenance tasks such as greasing machines, vacuuming cooling fans, and taking trash to the dumpster.

Follow all company safety procedures and maintain a clean and organized work environment.

Perform other duties as assigned. experience 1-4 years skills Previous warehouse or material handling experiencePrevious shipping and receiving experienceExperience with inventory tracking or warehouse documentationManufacturing or production experienceExperience preparing materials for shipmentFamiliarity with inventory tags, shipping labels, and related paperworkExperience using basic hand tools or performing light equipment maintenanceForklift or material-handling equipment experienceHigh school diploma or GEDPrevious experience working in a fast-paced manufacturing or warehouse environment qualifications Ability to load and unload materials safelyAttention to detail and inventory accuracyAbility to complete shipping, receiving, and inventory paperworkAbility to follow written and verbal instructionsAbility to lift, move, and handle materials throughout the workdayGood organizational and time-management skillsAbility to maintain a clean and organized work areaDependable attendance and good work ethicAbility to work independently and as part of a teamWillingness to perform general warehouse, shipping, production, and maintenance support tasks education High School share this job.

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