Warehouse Project Specialist (Day Shift)
Posted: 09/22/2026
Industry: Accounting / Human Resources- General
Job Number: 15867
Pay Rate: 19.00-20.00
Job Description
Position Overview
Looking for a steady, high-paying daytime project with weekends off? Join our Team in Knoxville to support a major library relocation at the University of Tennessee campus! Paying $20.00/hour, this project is ideal for organized, detail-oriented individuals who enjoy physical work and precise inventory tracking in a unique academic setting.
Pay Rate: $20/hr. On W2
Duration: 1-month contract (potential renewal)
Schedule: M-F, 8 AM-6 PM (5 days a week including 30-minute lunch and two 15-minute breaks)
What You ll Do
- Execute library inventory transfer by carefully retrieving books from shelving, sorting them by size, scanning item barcodes, and loading them onto cart systems.
- Transport and unload materials by maneuvering rolling library carts (pushing/pulling up to 600 lbs) to loading docks, loading delivery trucks, and staging items at the off-site facility.
- Assemble and pack book trays by building trays, scanning items to designated trays, logging item counts, and organizing completed trays onto pallets for storage.
- Handle delicate archival materials with care while strictly following cataloging procedures and safety protocols.
What We re Looking For
- Ability to stand/walk up to 8 hours daily, lift up to 20 lbs repetitively, and comfortably bend, squat, and climb library ladders.
- Ability to follow detailed sorting instructions (such as sorting by book dimensions), scan items accurately, and handle delicate materials carefully.
- Fluent in reading and speaking English, with basic technical comfort using handheld scanners and inventory logging applications. Manual pallet jack experience is a plus!
- Willingness to adhere to safety guidelines regarding gloves, hair, jewelry, and nails.
- High reliability, ability to work independently within library stacks, and a cooperative team attitude.
Workplace: This is a 100% onsite role across University of Tennessee campus facilities (Hoskins Library and a new off-site University building). Work involves maneuvering loaded carts through library stacks, handling paper materials, and loading/unloading dock areas.
Contract Terms: This is a temporary/contract engagement focused on immediate operational support;standard corporate health benefits and paid time off are not provided during the initial contract duration.
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.
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