Freight Associate

Newbury Franklin Industrials; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 22,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

401(k)

401(k) matching

Bonus based on performance

Dental insurance

Short-term and long-term disability

Life insurance

Job summary

Newbury Franklin Industrials in Buffalo, NY is seeking a Freight Associate to move products safely and efficiently within the warehouse. You will load/unload, operate forklifts and pallet jacks, and help maintain inventory accuracy while ensuring orders ship on time.

The role requires attention to detail, teamwork, and adherence to safety policies. Prior warehouse experience is preferred, and a commitment to a fast-paced environment is essential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Previous warehouse or freight handling experience preferred.
• Experience operating forklifts, pallet jacks, or other material handling equipment preferred.
• Working knowledge of safety regulations and procedures.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and work in a fast-paced warehouse environment.

Responsibilities

• Load and unload freight from trucks, containers, and other transportation vehicles in a safe and efficient manner.
• Operate material handling equipment, including forklifts, pallet jacks, hand trucks, and other warehouse equipment, while following all safety guidelines.
• Receive, sort, stage, stack, and organize freight within designated warehouse locations to ensure efficient storage and retrieval.
• Inspect incoming and outgoing shipments for damage, verify quantities, and ensure all documentation is accurate and complete.
• Assist with inventory control activities, including cycle counts, physical inventories, and reconciliation of inventory discrepancies.
• Prepare freight for shipment by packaging, labeling, and staging products according to company and customer requirements.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment in accordance with company standards and warehouse best practices.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support workflow efficiency and achieve departmental goals.
• Perform additional warehouse and freight-handling duties as assigned.

Skills

Manual handling

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Basic computer skills

Safety compliance

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Forklift operation

Pallet jack operation

Job description

Job Summary: As a Freight Associate, you will be responsible for the safe and efficient movement of products throughout our warehouse. This hands-on role involves loading, unloading, storing, and transporting freight using equipment such as forklifts, order pickers, electric pallet jacks, and hand pallet jacks. The Freight Associate is a critical part of our operations team, helping to maintain inventory accuracy, support daily warehouse activities, and ensure customer orders are processed and shipped in a timely manner.

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance
• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Bonus based on performance
• Dental insurance

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• None

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Load and unload freight from trucks, containers, and other transportation vehicles in a safe and efficient manner.
• Operate material handling equipment, including forklifts, pallet jacks, hand trucks, and other warehouse equipment, while following all safety guidelines.
• Receive, sort, stage, stack, and organize freight within designated warehouse locations to ensure efficient storage and retrieval.
• Inspect incoming and outgoing shipments for damage, verify quantities, and ensure all documentation is accurate and complete.
• Assist with inventory control activities, including cycle counts, physical inventories, and reconciliation of inventory discrepancies.
• Prepare freight for shipment by packaging, labeling, and staging products according to company and customer requirements.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment in accordance with company standards and warehouse best practices.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support workflow efficiency and achieve departmental goals.
• Perform additional warehouse and freight-handling duties as assigned.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Ability to push, pull, and lift product using material handling equipment.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment.
• Basic computer skills.
• Commitment to following safety policies and procedures.

Education and Experience:

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

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, and reach throughout the workday.
• Ability to safely operate material handling equipment.
• Ability to perform physical work in a fast-paced warehouse environment.

Benefits include:

• 401(k) with employer match
• Medical, dental, vision, short-term and long-term disability, and life insurance benefits
• Paid time off
• Performance-based annual bonus

Other Duties: Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.