MACHINE OPERATOR/WAREHOUSE WORKER Buffalo FT Evenings

JOB SUMMARY

Under the Supervision of the Warehouse Manager, the employee will receive incoming inventory and package products for shipment to ensure error-free packaging, efficient loading, unloading, and departure of trucks, and accurate product inventory. Verify and keep records on incoming and outgoing inventory. Part of the position is, as a member of the operations team, you will operate industrial cutting equipment (saws and/or lathe) to cut metal materials as requested and perform miscellaneous duties as assigned.  May operate cutting equipment and package materials to meet customer specifications. This position is classified as a Safety Sensitive Position due to the work environment and equipment trained and used by staff. Regularly scheduled Mon-Thursday 2 PM-12:30am. 

Training will include working 1st shift Monday through Thursday 7:30am-4pm and Fridays 530a-2pm. and Friday 5:30AM to 2:00 PM.

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Receive incoming materials and compare information on packing slip with purchase orders, invoices, or other documents to verify accuracy of shipment.
• Operate industrial cutting equipment (saw and/or lathe) to cut materials as requested and perform miscellaneous duties as assigned Unload incoming trucks and move products to proper staging areas using a forklift, pallet jack or crane.
• Prepare orders for shipment by retrieving inventory and packaging appropriately for damage free delivery. Use of company.
• Maintain a neat and clean work area by sweeping floors, disposing of cardboard, banding, or packing materials, and removing debris.
• Perform related duties as requested to meet department and or business objectives.
• After training, use equipment to accurately measure materials, color code, catalog, log inventory, and put product away.
• With training may operate industrial cutting equipment to cut materials as requested and perform miscellaneous duties as assigned
• After training, and as necessary, move delivery trucks within the yard and/or operate a NonCDL F450 truck for delivery, to meet production needs.
• After training, implement facility closure tasks at end of identified shift.
• Regular and reliable on-site attendance is a requirement of employment.

QUALIFICATION STANDARDS

• High School Diploma or High School Equivalent strongly preferred.
• Mathematical ability to sort, check, count, measure, and verify numbers and or product shipped or received.
• Demonstrated computer skills in the use of company ERP System as required.
• Ability to operate material handling equipment after training.
• Ability to read and write.
• Good communication skills.
• Ability to prepare routine administrative paperwork, perform math calculations and perform computer data entry.
• Valid NY State Class B driver’s license and/or CDL endorsement a plus, for back-up driving.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

• This position does not have any supervisory responsibilities.

ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Contribute to the overall success of the company by performing all assigned duties in a professional, timely and accurate manner.
• Follow all Company safety policies and procedures as set forth in the Employee Handbook, Safety Policies, and any local/regional/state/national regulations.

EQUIPMENT, MACHINES AND SOFTWARE USED:

• Ability to operate industrial fork trucks/lifts, overhead crane, back saw, and computer to send/receive email messages, post information to a database, and perform basic email and/or data entry in ERP System.
• Accurately read calipers and measuring instruments determine inventory amounts and customer requirements. With training ability to cutting machinery (saw and/or lathe).
• Must wear appropriate personal protective equipment including safety shoes, gloves, and safety glasses when performing certain job duties.
• Eligible staff with NYS CDL or Class B license and training may drive company commercial vehicles.

MENTAL AND VISUAL REQUIREMENTS

• Moderate mental and visual attention required for performing manual work, machine operations, setups, inspections, and adjustments that require frequent decisions to detect and adjust for variance from proper operation.
• May be required to operate equipment in congested areas involving considerable variety of movement.

PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES AND REQUIREMENTS

• Ability with or without reasonable accommodation perform the physical requirements of the job which include but are not limited to walk, climb, stoop, kneel, crouch, bend, talk, hear, and perform repetitive motion of hands and/or wrists to finger, grasp, handle, feel, push, pull, reach.
• Visual acuity to perform inspection of materials, reading of caliper and other measuring devices and operating motorized material handling equipment.
• Ability to exert more than 20 pounds of force constantly, and/or more than 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or 100 pounds of force occasionally to move objects.

ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS

• Work involves minimal exposure to unusual elements, such as temperature changes, outdoor exposure to weather conditions, fumes, odors, gases, mists, and/or smoke, oils and/or lubricating fluids. (SDS sheets on file and available for review).
• Work environment involves exposure to physical risks, such as operating dangerous equipment and proximity to moving mechanical parts.

COMPENSATION

• The hourly range is government set minimum wage up to $25.00/hour plus discretionary incentive.

EMPLOYER'S DISCLAIMER

• All requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities.
• This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by their supervisor. Furthermore, the company reserves the right to add to or revise an employee's job duties at any time at its sole discretion.
• This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an “at will” employment relationship.