Forklift Operator / Warehouse Material Handler (1st Shift)

Location: 999 Motor Parkway, Hauppauge, NY
1st Shift (8:30am - 5:00pm)

About the role

Yarde Metals is looking for a warehouse associate to join our Operations Team. A warehouse associate is responsible for safely filling orders, replenishing inventory, loading/unloading trucks, and moving material in the warehouse.

Responsibilities

• Move material throughout warehouse by safely operating powered industrial vehicles (forklifts and overhead cranes).
• Retrieve material from inventory according to work instructions.
• Verify accuracy of material retrieved by measuring and comparing product information on tag to work order.
• Construct skids and use shipping supplies to properly wrap and prepare product for delivery using tape measures, banding equipment, and nail guns.
• Tag material, verify product against work order, and perform last piece visual inspection.
• Safely load and unload material from trucks using cranes, forklifts, and side loaders.
• Inspect inbound material using measuring tape measures and calipers.
• Record and report material discrepancies.
• Locate material into inventory racking system.
• Prepare orders for shipment via common carriers, UPS, and customer pick-up.
• Expedite orders and process received and shipped material in system.
• Print material certifications and shipping tickets.
• Continually inspect materials and report material defects.
• Perform additional duties as instructed by manager.

Requirements

• High school graduate or equivalent preferred.
• Ability to read and understand English to follow work instructions.
• History of working safely and productively.
• Forklift operation experience strongly preferred.
• Basic math skills required to convert decimals and fractions and to accurately use and read tape measures and calipers.
• Dependable, punctual, and works well with others.
• Able to pass background check, drug screen, physical, and meet physical requirements of the position.
• Willingness to work required overtime.

This is a SAFETY SENSITIVE position: requires operating heavy machinery.

Benefits

• Competitive wages and bonuses (two bonus programs).
• Medical insurance with low co-pays, deductibles, and weekly contributions (Anthem plan).
• Dental and vision insurance.
• Employer-paid life insurance and disability insurances.
• Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts.
• 401(k) Plan with 100% employer matching contribution.
• Career growth opportunities.

Pay

$23.07 - $25.18 per hour

Schedule

1st Shift (8:30am - 5:00pm)