Building Materials Warehouse Specialist (Forklift)

Erie Materials Inc; City of Poughkeepsie (NY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay

401(k) Retirement - eligible on 1stday

Profit-Sharing Program

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Paid Holidays

Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Merchandise Discounts

Job summary

Erie Materials, a leading distributor of roof and siding materials in upstate New York and Northeastern Pennsylvania, seeks a Warehouse Specialist to support residential and commercial projects. The role focuses on safe material handling and on-time deliveries.

You will operate warehouse equipment, read orders, assist customers, and maintain a clean, efficient workspace. A high school diploma and valid license are preferred; forklift or Moffett experience is a plus, with opportunities for growth

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required or equivalent.
• 1–3 months related experience or training preferred.
• A valid driver’s license is preferred.
• Knowledge of building materials product is preferred.
• Forklift and/or Moffett experience are preferred.
• Ability to lift and carry building materials weighing up to 100 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate equipment to transport and pick up building materials at designated warehouse locations.
• Communicate and work effectively with customers, dispatchers, management and other employees.
• Read work orders/invoices to determine product needs for customer pickup or delivery.
• Frequently lift and carry building materials weighing up to 100 pounds.
• Operate a forklift to load a customer’s vehicle, load deliveries, unload vendor trucks and move stock.
• Maintain a clean and organized warehouse area.

Skills

Forklift operation

Moffett experience

Reading & writing

Basic math

Customer service

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or GED

1–3 months related experience or training

Tools

Forklift

Moffett

Job description

Erie Materials, a leading distributor of roof and siding materials in upstate New York and Northeastern Pennsylvania, seeks a Warehouse Specialist to support residential and commercial projects. The role focuses on safe material handling and on-time deliveries.

You will operate warehouse equipment, read orders, assist customers, and maintain a clean, efficient workspace. A high school diploma and valid license are preferred; forklift or Moffett experience is a plus, with opportunities for growth