Warehouse Worker/Rigger

Location: Menands, NY

Pay $18.50/hr

We are seeking general warehouse associates for a client located in Menands. These are full time, long term positions with the opportunity for full time work.

Position Summary
We are seeking dependable and safety-focused individuals. These roles support daily warehouse and material-handling operations by ensuring materials are received, inspected, moved, stored, and handled safely and efficiently.

Receiving Associate Primary Responsibilities

• Receive inbound shipments and verify quantities against packing slips and purchase orders.
• Inspect incoming materials for damage, shortages, or discrepancies.
• Accurately label and identify inventory prior to storage.
• Enter receiving information into the warehouse management system (WMS).
• Safely unload trucks using forklifts, pallet jacks, and other material-handling equipment.
• Stage and store materials in designated warehouse locations.
• Maintain accurate inventory records and report discrepancies.
• Keep the receiving area clean, organized, and safe.
• Follow all company safety policies and procedures.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Previous warehouse or receiving experience preferred.
• Ability to operate a forklift or willingness to become certified.
• Basic computer and data-entry skills.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. and stand, bend, and walk for extended periods.
• Effective communication and teamwork skills.

Rigger Primary Responsibilities

• Safely move, position, and secure heavy equipment and materials using appropriate rigging equipment.
• Inspect slings, chains, hooks, shackles, and lifting devices before each use.
• Determine appropriate lifting methods based on load weight, size, and center of gravity.
• Work closely with crane operators and other team members to complete safe lifting operations.
• Ensure loads are properly balanced, secured, and prepared before lifting.
• Follow all OSHA, company, and customer safety regulations.
• Perform routine inspections and report damaged or defective rigging equipment.
• Maintain accurate documentation of inspections and equipment usage.
• Assist with loading, unloading, and positioning large machinery as needed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Previous rigging experience preferred.
• Knowledge of rigging techniques, load calculations, and lifting equipment.
• Ability to read blueprints, lift plans, or work instructions.
• OSHA or NCCCO rigging certification preferred, when applicable.
• Ability to lift up to 75 lbs. and work in physically demanding environments.
• Strong understanding of safety procedures and hazard recognition.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.

Successful candidates will be safety-conscious, reliable, detail-oriented, and comfortable working in a fast-paced warehouse or industrial environment.

Are you the right fit?

Our ideal candidates are the type of people that want to get up for work every day, not sit around like a couch potato. The best candidates for AccuStaff are the ones who look at a glass half full, and are able to take advantage of each opportunity to show how they can contribute.  Do we control every opportunity?  Certainly not, but like our clients, we search for motivated people who want to succeed.