Material Handler 1
Posted: 08/11/2026
Industry: Accounting / Human Resources- General
Job Number: 15722
Pay Rate: 19.00-20.46
Job Description
We are seeking a reliable and detail-oriented Material Handler / Shipping Coordinator to join our team in Northborough, MA 01532. This is a 6-month contract position paying $20.46 per hour, with a potential temp-to-perm opportunity based on performance and business needs. The ideal candidate will have experience in warehousing, inventory management, shipping, or forklift operation and be comfortable working in a fast-paced environment. The primary responsibilities include packaging finished pallets, loading and unloading inbound and outbound shipments, transporting inventory throughout tech centers and the warehouse using a pallet jack or forklift, and performing data entry in an ERP system. Experience communicating with clients and carriers, coordinating shipments through FedEx, DHL, or USPS, and maintaining a high level of accuracy is highly preferred.
Schedule
- Monday Friday, 8: 00 AM 6: 00 PM
Key Responsibilities
- Package and prepare pallets for outbound shipments.
- Load and unload inbound and outbound shipments, including truck and parcel shipments.
- Safely transport inventory throughout the tech centers and warehouse using a pallet jack or forklift.
- Enter shipment and inventory information into a customized ERP system.
- Generate shipments using carriers such as FedEx, DHL, and USPS.
- Communicate with clients and carriers via email regarding shipments and delivery information.
- Maintain accurate shipping and inventory records.
- Support daily warehouse and shipping operations.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
Qualifications
- High School Diploma or GED is a plus.
- Previous experience in warehousing, inventory management, material handling, or forklift operation.
- Shipping, logistics, or inventory coordination experience is preferred.
- ERP system and data-entry experience is a plus.
- Experience coordinating shipments with carriers such as FedEx, DHL, and USPS is preferred.
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality and accuracy.
- Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
- Strong organizational and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Physical Requirements
- Ability to regularly lift and move materials weighing 30 50 lbs.
- Ability to stand, walk, bend, lift, and move materials throughout the workday.
- Comfortable working in a warehouse and tech-center environment.
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 employr 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.
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