Hands-On Production & Shipping Specialist

SurfacePrep Group; Town of Amherst (NY); On-site; USD 40,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

401(k) Plan

Paid Time Off & Paid Holidays

Company Paid Life Insurance

Company Paid Short-Term Disability

Company Paid Long-Term Disability

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

SurfacePrep is seeking a Production Specialist in Amherst, NY to support daily production, warehouse, shipping, and receiving operations. You will ensure products are prepared, tested, and shipped safely and accurately, working closely with the Production Manager and Quality Manager to maintain an efficient, safe production environment.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED, 2+ years of experience, ability to lift up to 55 lbs, forklift certification, and basic MS Word/Excel

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 2+ years of applicable work experience.
• Ability to lift up to 55 lbs and perform physical tasks.
• Forklift certification; basic literacy with MS Word/Excel.

Responsibilities

• Support production activities including screening, magnetic separation, crushing, and blending.
• Test physical product characteristics (sizing, tap density, moisture).
• Move materials between packages and prep products for processing or shipment.
• Prepare outgoing shipments: identify materials, record lot numbers, palletize, wrap, label.
• Assist with shipping/receiving: load and unload trucks/containers.
• Perform preventative maintenance on equipment (blenders, screeners, crushers, forklift batteries, dust collectors).
• Maintain clean, safe, organized warehouse and production areas.
• Assist with general building maintenance as needed.

Skills

Physical stamina

Reading comprehension

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Forklift certification

Microsoft Word

Excel

Job description

SurfacePrep is seeking a Production Specialist in Amherst, NY to support daily production, warehouse, shipping, and receiving operations. You will ensure products are prepared, tested, and shipped safely and accurately, working closely with the Production Manager and Quality Manager to maintain an efficient, safe production environment.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED, 2+ years of experience, ability to lift up to 55 lbs, forklift certification, and basic MS Word/Excel