Warehouse and Inventory Associate Forklift Operator- Buffalo

Pinnacle Group, Inc.; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 20,664 - 31,684; Full time

Job summary

Pinnacle Group, Inc. operates a fast-paced warehouse in Buffalo to receive, move, and ship critical infrastructure swiftly and safely.

You will ensure every shipment is accounted for, parts are picked, packed, and delivered with precision to keep data centers online and deployments ready. The role emphasizes dependability, physical fitness, and the ability to stay organized in a high-velocity environment while collaborating with technicians and engineers.

Qualifications

• Experience in a warehouse or hands-on operational setting emphasizing safety, speed, and accuracy.
• Willingness to certify forklift operation.
• Dependable, physically active, and comfortable standing for long periods.
• Organized and takes ownership in fast-moving environments.
• Strong communication and teamwork; every shipment matters.
• Experience with warehouse management systems, barcode scanners, shipping/receiving, inventory control, or data center hardware.

Responsibilities

• Operate forklifts, pallet jacks, and other warehouse equipment safely to receive, move, stage, and ship critical infrastructure at high velocity.
• Load, unload, inspect, and organize incoming hardware, ensuring every shipment is accounted for and ready for deployment.
• Pick, pack, and deliver parts quickly and accurately so technicians and engineers have what they need to keep the data center moving.
• Maintain an organized, clean, and deployment-ready warehouse, keeping inventory accessible and material flowing efficiently across sites.
• Support inventory counts, stock replenishment, and asset tracking with precision to prevent delays.
• Assist with packaging, returns, RMAs, and other warehouse operations while identifying efficiency improvements.

Skills

Forklift operation

Inventory management

Shipping/receiving

Order picking

Packaging

Tools

Barcode scanners

Warehouse management systems

Job description

What We're Looking For:

• Operate forklifts, pallet jacks, and other warehouse equipment safely to receive, move, stage, and ship critical infrastructure at high velocity
• Load, unload, inspect, and organize incoming hardware, ensuring every shipment is accounted for and ready for deployment
• Pick, pack, and deliver parts quickly and accurately so technicians and engineers always have what they need to keep the data center moving
• Maintain an organized, clean, and deployment-ready warehouse, keeping inventory accessible and material flowing efficiently across the sites
• Support inventory counts, stock replenishment, and asset tracking with precision, helping maintain accurate inventory and preventing operational delays
• Assist with packaging, returns, RMAs, and other warehouse operations while identifying opportunities to improve efficiency, safety, and workflow

The below is a starting point.

• You’ve worked in a warehouse, distribution center, manufacturing environment, construction site, or other hands‑on operational setting where safety, speed, and accuracy matte
• You’re comfortable operating forklifts or are willing to become certified, and you take pride in moving material safely and efficientl
• You’re dependable, physically active, and enjoy work that keeps you on your feet while solving real operational problem
• You stay organized in fast-moving environments, take ownership of your work, and don’t wait to be told what needs to get don
• You communicate well, work effectively as part of a team, and understand that every shipment, pallet, and part plays a role in keeping critical infrastructure onlin
• Bonus: Experience with warehouse management systems, barcode scanners, shipping and receiving, inventory control, data center hardware, or high-growth operational environments