| Location | Jackson, MI |
Location: Jackson, MI 49203
Pay Rate: $19.00/hour (W-2)
Employment Type: Temporary Contract
Assignment Duration: October 26, 2026 – January 25, 2027
Schedule: 1st Shift | 6:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Work Arrangement: Onsite
Openings: 2
We are seeking dependable, safety-conscious Warehouse Associates to support shipping, receiving, inventory management, and material handling operations at a manufacturing facility in Jackson, MI.
This position is responsible for preparing finished products for shipment, operating forklifts and warehouse equipment, loading and unloading trucks, maintaining inventory accuracy, and supplying production lines with necessary materials.
The ideal candidate will have experience in warehouse operations, shipping and receiving, forklift operation, or manufacturing material handling. Candidates must be comfortable working in a physically demanding industrial environment and following established safety procedures.
Pick, organize, and prepare finished products for shipment according to customer orders and packing documentation.
Load and unload carrier trucks, ensuring products are properly secured and weight is distributed evenly.
Safely operate forklifts and other material handling equipment to move products throughout the facility.
Remove completed pallets from production lines, scan products into inventory, and place materials in designated warehouse locations.
Perform daily inventory cycle counts, organize warehouse shelving, and maintain accurate stock records.
Operate pallet wrapping equipment to prepare finished goods for shipment.
Supply production lines with corrugated boxes, packaging materials, and other necessary supplies.
Receive inbound shipments, including raw materials, equipment, and manufacturing supplies.
Verify incoming and outgoing shipments against packing slips and shipping documentation.
Assist with docking trailers and coordinating loading and unloading activities.
Process small-package shipments using UPS shipping systems.
Enter inventory and material transactions into SAP or other warehouse management systems as needed.
Maintain clean, organized, and safe warehouse and shipping areas.
Identify equipment concerns, shipping discrepancies, and potential safety issues, escalating them to supervision when necessary.
Assist with training new warehouse associates and completing additional assigned warehouse tasks.
Previous warehouse, shipping and receiving, manufacturing, or material handling experience.
Ability to safely operate a forklift or obtain required forklift certification.
Familiarity with warehouse safety procedures and material handling practices.
Ability to read and verify packing slips, shipping documents, and inventory records.
Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
Dependable attendance and ability to work independently or as part of a team.
Ability to work extended shifts in a manufacturing environment.
Willingness to follow all workplace safety procedures and wear required personal protective equipment (PPE).
Previous forklift operation experience in a manufacturing or distribution environment.
Experience loading and unloading trailers.
Familiarity with inventory scanning systems and cycle counting.
Experience using SAP or similar inventory management software.
Knowledge of UPS shipping systems.
Experience operating pallet wrapping equipment or trailer-moving equipment.
Previous experience supporting production lines in a manufacturing facility.
Ability to safely handle materials weighing up to 60 pounds, using appropriate assistance or material handling equipment when needed.
Frequent standing, walking, pushing, pulling, and moving materials.
Regular bending, reaching, stooping, kneeling, and crouching.
Ability to climb stairs or ladders when required.
Comfortable working in an industrial manufacturing environment that may be noisy or dusty.
Ability to tolerate varying temperatures, including heat and cold, and occasional chemical odors.
Ability to work shifts exceeding eight hours as scheduled.
Location: Jackson, MI 49203.
1st shift, with scheduled hours of 6:00 AM – 6:00 PM.
Schedule and workdays to be confirmed during the interview process.
Onsite work within a vinyl siding manufacturing and warehouse environment.
Required use of appropriate personal protective equipment.
Work involves both forklift operation and hands-on warehouse activities.
Must successfully complete required background screening and drug testing.
Must complete employment eligibility verification.
Must comply with all facility safety policies and operating procedures.
Must possess or be able to obtain required forklift operating authorization.
Interview required prior to selection.
This is an excellent opportunity for experienced warehouse associates, forklift operators, and shipping/receiving professionals seeking a hands-on manufacturing position in Jackson, MI.