Material Handler
Buffalo Games - Buffalo, NY
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Title: Material HandlerReports to: Shipping & Facilities ManagerUrgently hiring for 1st ShiftCOMPANY BACKGROUND:Buffalo Games is an award-winning toy company specializing in Jigsaw Puzzles, Board Games, and Preschool Learning. While our supply chain extends globally, we take great pride in our puzzles manufacturing, which are exceptionally designed & produced in a self-owned and operated facility in Buffalo, NY. We partner with the very best retailers, inventors, and licensors, making us not just a category leader but among the fastest growing toy companies in the industry today. Our wholly owned subsidiaries include puzzle and games company Ceaco, Inc. and puzzle manufacturer Edaron, LLC, both located in Massachusetts.Our puzzle products are manufactured in a self-owned and operated plant in Buffalo, NY. We take great pride in our manufacturing expertise and craftsmanship and relentlessly deliver on the highest quality standards and experience that our consumers have come to expect from Buffalo. For us, Good Enough - Isn't.JOB PURPOSE:The Material Hander is responsible for operating various types of equipment (Pallet Jacks both Manual and Electric, Sit-down Fork truck and Standup Fork trucks, and maintaining accurate material movement with handheld scanners. Accurately checking quality material movement and job processing and following pre-established procedures and guidelines from start to finish in a high production environment.PRIMARY FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:Load and unloads material from pallets as needed. (30lbs weight limit)Pays attention to detail and seeks clarification when quality requirements are uncertainAttentively report machine breakdown to material handling equipmentPerforms routine housekeeping a must throughout the ones shiftMust be able to walk and stand for up to 4 hoursMust be able to occasionally lift up to 50lbsMust be able to frequently lift up to 30lbsREQUIRED KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS:High School diploma or GED along with minimum 2 years of working in a shipping/material handling environment required. The successful candidate will possess the following:Must be a certified forklift operatorExperience to load and unload LTL, OTR and Ocean containers as part of daily job functionsExperience to process BOL for inbound and outbound shipmentsMathematical aptitude is mandatoryPerforms work in a safe manner following all company rules and proceduresOperate multiple type of material handling equipment to support production process throughout the manufacturing facility.Basic troubleshooting skills when it come to follow verbal and written process on order processing.Ability to move materials in and out of racking up to 24ft in height.Basic computer skills to include data entry in mandatoryAbility to learn and understand the processing of customer ordersAbility to write and record information legiblyAbility to read, understand, and follow work instructionsExcellent attendance and punctuality are mandatoryNEXT STEPS:Join a growing leader in the toy industry located just minutes from downtown Buffalo, NY Position offers health plan, 401K retirement plan, and paid holidays.Job Type: Full-timePay: From $17.50 per hourBenefits:401(k) matchingHealth insurancePaid time offSchedule:Monday to FridayExperience:Forklift: 2 years (Required)
Created: 2024-09-23