Forklift Operator / Warehouse Material Handler (1st Shift)

Yarde Metals, Inc.; Hauppauge (NY); On-site; USD 32,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

Two bonus programs

Medical insurance

401(k) plan

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Yarde Metals, Inc. is seeking a Forklift Operator / Warehouse Material Handler for 1st shift in Hauppauge, NY. The role supports the Operations Team, filling orders, replenishing inventory, and moving material safely within the warehouse.

Responsibilities include operating forklifts and cranes, loading/unloading trucks, verifying product against work orders, and preparing shipments. The position requires a safety-first mindset and overtime availability.

Qualifications

• Must be able to read and understand English to follow work instructions.
• History of working safely and productively.
• Forklift operation experience strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Move material throughout warehouse using powered industrial vehicles (forklifts and overhead cranes).
• Retrieve material from inventory according to work instructions.
• Verify material against work order and measure for accuracy.
• Prepare orders for shipment via carriers or customer pickup.
• Safely load and unload material from trucks using cranes, forklifts, and side loaders.

Skills

Forklift operation

Reading English

Safety-conscious

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Position: Forklift Operator / Warehouse Material Handler (1st Shift) Location: 999 Motor Parkway Hauppauge, NY Job Id: 2026.04.10-02 # of Openings: 1 Forklift Operator/Warehouse Material Handler Hauppauge, NY 1st Shift (8:30am - 5:00pm) $23.07 - $25.18/HRLY

Job Summary

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.

Job Responsibilities

• SAFETY FIRST!
• 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 & Qualifications

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

• 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 pa ss background check, drug screen, physical, meet physical requirements of the position.
• Willingness to work required overtime.

Benefits

• Competitive wages and bonuses
• Two bonus programs
• The BEST medical insurance coverage!
• Our Anthem plan with low co-pays, deductibles, and weekly contributions!
• Dental and vision insurance
• Employer-paid life insurance and disability insurances
• Flexible Spending and Health Saving Accounts
• 401(k) Plan with 100% employer matching contribution
• Career growth opportunities with a great company

Equal Opportunity Employer

Yarde Metals is an Equal Opportunity EmployerEEO/Disabled/Veterans. Yarde Metals Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability.

Export Control Compliance & ITAR

Export Control Compliance & ITARYarde Metals, Inc. works with technologies and materials subject to U.S. Government Export Control Laws and regulations. Upon hire, individuals must be available for work and in compliance with ITAR 22 CFR 120-130. Yarde Metals, Inc. reserves the right to inquire further on any matter bearing on the company's export compliance obligations.

Drug Testing

Drug Testing is a Condition of EmploymentYarde Metals is a federal sub-contractor and is required to comply with the Drug Free Workplace Act of 1988 and as a result, prohibits the use of marijuana.