Temporary Shipping Associate ($16/HR) 1st Shift

PrideStaffSouth Carolina, United StatesOn-siteContractListed 1 hour ago

Apply now

About this role

Are you looking for a short-term, reliable 2-month temporary assignment to keep your skills sharp and earn steady pay? Do you have experience with hands-on shipping prep, palletizing heavy materials, and supplemental forklift operation? If you are a hardworking, physically capable individual looking for a stable 1st-shift role in the Piedmont area, this opportunity is the perfect fit for you!
-----
Shipping Associate
1st Shift / Mon – Wed / 7:00am – 3:30pm
Starting Pay: $16.00 /per hr
Piedmont, SC Area
Full-Time / Temporary Assignment (2-Month Duration)
-----
PrideStaff - Greenville is seeking a dependable, physically strong, and safety-focused Shipping Associate for a leading manufacturing customer in the Piedmont, SC area .
In this active warehouse role, your primary focus will be hands-on packaging, palletizing, and securing finished goods for transport, supplemented by light forklift operation (approx. 15% of duties) to stage materials and move pallets across the shipping dock.
-----
Shipping Associate Primary Responsibilities include:
Your main responsibility is the efficient physical preparation, packaging, and staging of outgoing freight , ensuring all shipments are properly strapped, labeled, and logged.
Packaging & Palletizing: Safely package finished goods, load items onto pallets, wrap, and strap down loads securely for transport. Material Tracking: Accurately track, record, and log units and materials handled during shift operations. Forklift Operations (15%): Safely operate a forklift as needed to transport staged pallets, move materials across the dock, and assist with loading. Safety & Compliance: Adhere strictly to all facility safety policies, PPE guidelines, and standard operating procedures. Dock Maintenance: Keep shipping areas, staging bays, and packing stations clean, clear, and well-organized.

Shipping Associate Requirements include: Physical Capabilities: Heavy physical workload capability—must be able to lift up to 30 lbs. consistently , up to 50 lbs. unassisted , and up to 75 lbs. with team assistance . Forklift & Shipping Experience: Prior familiarity with shipping/receiving procedures and basic forklift operating experience (required for ~15% of the role). Work Environment Adaptability: Comfortable working in a warm/hot manufacturing and warehouse environment. Assignment Commitment: Full availability to commit to a 2-month temporary assignment working Monday through Wednesday. Reliability & Ethics: Dependable transportation, a strong work ethic, and an outstanding record of punctuality and attendance (attendance is critical).

-----
Join Us.
PrideStaff Company Overview
PrideStaff (Greenville location) is a locally-owned staffing & placement franchise with a strong reputation as a fun-loving, quality-focused service provider.
PrideStaff is among the highest-rated staffing agencies in the area.
Compensation / Pay Rate (Up to): $16.00 - $16.00 Per Hour