Dynamic Freight & Warehouse Specialist

Newbury Franklin Industrials; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 20,664 - 30,307; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Short-term disability insurance

Long-term disability insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

401(k)

401(k) matching

Bonus based on performance

Job summary

Newbury Franklin Industrials is seeking a Freight Associate to ensure safe, efficient movement of products in our warehouse. You will load, unload, store, and transport freight using forklifts, order pickers, pallet jacks, and related equipment, maintaining inventory accuracy and timely order processing.

The role supports daily warehouse activities, collaborates with cross-functional teams, and contributes to meeting department goals while upholding safety standards and best practices.

Qualifications

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent.
• Warehouse or freight handling experience preferred.
• Experience operating forklifts, pallet jacks, or other material handling equipment preferred.
• Working knowledge of safety regulations and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Load and unload freight from trucks, containers, and other transportation vehicles.
• Operate material handling equipment (forklifts, pallet jacks, hand trucks) following safety guidelines.
• Receive, sort, stage, stack and organize freight for efficient storage and retrieval.
• Inspect shipments for damage, verify quantities, ensure accurate documentation.
• Assist with inventory control activities including cycle counts and reconciliations.
• Prepare freight for shipment by packaging, labeling, and staging per requirements.
• Maintain a clean, safe work environment aligned with standards.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve workflow efficiency.
• Perform additional warehouse and freight-handling duties as assigned.

Skills

Lifting/Manual handling

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Basic computer skills

Safety compliance

Education

Diploma or GED

Warehouse experience preferred

Forklift experience preferred

Safety regulations knowledge

Tools

Forklifts

Pallet jacks

Job description

Newbury Franklin Industrials is seeking a Freight Associate to ensure safe, efficient movement of products in our warehouse. You will load, unload, store, and transport freight using forklifts, order pickers, pallet jacks, and related equipment, maintaining inventory accuracy and timely order processing.

The role supports daily warehouse activities, collaborates with cross-functional teams, and contributes to meeting department goals while upholding safety standards and best practices.