Warehouse Operator – Shipping, Receiving & Inventory

Job ID: 815220
Location: Franklin, MA 02038
Work Arrangement: 100% Onsite
Duration: 2-Month Contract
Worksite: 20 Forge Parkway, Franklin, MA
Client: Commonwealth of Massachusetts – Executive Office of Preparedness and Emergency Management

Job Summary

Sigma, Inc. is seeking a reliable and detail-oriented Warehouse Operator for a 2-month contract opportunity in Franklin, MA.

This position supports daily operations at the Massachusetts Department of Public Health's State Public Health Warehouse. The Warehouse Operator will be responsible for receiving, inspecting, storing, organizing, tracking, and distributing public health supplies and equipment.

The ideal candidate will have experience in warehouse operations, inventory management, shipping and receiving, order fulfillment, or material handling. Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, basic computer proficiency, and the ability to perform physical warehouse tasks are essential.

Key Responsibilities

Warehouse Operations & Inventory Management

• Receive, inspect, organize, and store incoming supplies and equipment.

• Verify shipments for accuracy and document shortages or damaged items.

• Pick, pack, and prepare orders for distribution.

• Perform routine inventory counts, audits, and stock checks.

• Maintain accurate inventory and distribution records using electronic inventory systems.

• Organize warehouse materials and maintain a clean, safe work environment.

• Identify inventory discrepancies and report operational or safety concerns.

Shipping, Receiving & Logistics Support

• Coordinate shipments, deliveries, and order pickups.

• Prepare and distribute supplies to healthcare facilities, public health partners, and state agencies.

• Respond to inquiries regarding orders, inventory, and delivery schedules.

• Coordinate urgent and time-sensitive orders as needed.

• Assist with emergency preparedness and response logistics activities.

Administrative & Operational Support

• Enter, update, and verify information in inventory systems and spreadsheets.

• Maintain shipping documents, receiving records, and warehouse paperwork.

• Prepare inventory reports and operational summaries.

• Identify opportunities to improve warehouse efficiency and inventory accuracy.

• Perform other related warehouse and logistics duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Previous experience in warehouse operations, inventory management, shipping and receiving, or logistics.

• Experience with order picking, packing, receiving, and distribution.

• Basic computer skills, including data entry and spreadsheet management.

• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.

• Good communication and customer service skills.

• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to regularly lift and move items weighing up to 60 pounds, including lifting from floor level.

• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods.

• Ability to perform physical warehouse activities involving material handling, lifting, and organizing.

• Ability to follow workplace safety procedures and work safely around forklifts and other powered industrial equipment.

Preferred Candidate Backgrounds

Candidates with experience in the following positions are encouraged to apply:

• Warehouse Associate

• Warehouse Worker

• Warehouse Operator

• Inventory Control Clerk

• Shipping and Receiving Associate

• Material Handler

• Logistics Associate

• Stockroom Associate

• Order Fulfillment Associate

Position Details

• Job Title: Warehouse Operator

• Job ID: 815220

• Location: Franklin, MA

• Duration: 2 Months

• Employment Type: Contract

• Work Arrangement: 100% Onsite

• Worksite Address: 20 Forge Parkway, Franklin, MA