Warehouse operator

Utica, NY 13502

Posted: 09/04/2026 Employment Type: Temp to Hire Industry: General / Other - General Job Number: 163381 Pay Rate: 18.00-20.00

Job Description

Production/Warehouse worker


Ideal candidates will have a minimum of 2 years experience working in a fast-paced food manufacturing environment. Ideal candidates will also have experience operating a forklift and moving bulk products using pumps and hoses. Top candidates will be enthusiastic, dependable, and have strong organizational skills.


1ST Shift: Monday Friday 7:00AM -3:30PM

Pay rate $18.00-$20.00 per hour DOE


Minimum Requirements:

High School diploma or equivalent 

Must speak clear English

Must read and understand English

Must write clear English

Strong organizational skills and attention to detail

Physically capable of lifting


Preferred experience and skills include:

Minimum 1 year s relevant experience in warehouse and production environment

Experience with quality control and safety programs, especially in food manufacturing

Strong organizational skills and attention to detail


Essential job functions: 

Loading/Unloading tankers and railcars of bulk edible oil

Working an assembly line to fill various oils into gallons, jugs, totes and tanks.

Maintaining accurate shipping & receiving logs

Assisting in physical inventory counts

Loading/Unloading trucks with a forklift

Maintaining a safe and clean work environment, and complying with all good manufacturing practices

Ensuring all Safe Quality Foods (SQF) requirements are followed

Assisting with preventative maintenance of warehouse facility and equipment

Maintaining security of the warehouse and shipping docks

Some heavy lifting is required


Salary & Benefits once converted to permanent employee:

Increase in pay

Holiday schedule and paid time off

401K with Company Contribution

Company-Sponsored Individual Health Insurance

Family Health Insurance options

Additional Information

Please contact the Staffworks branch office closest to you for more information.

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