Hands-On Production & Warehouse Specialist

SurfacePrep Group; Town of Amherst (NY); On-site; USD 26,000 - 30,000; 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 activities. You will help ensure products are prepared, tested, and shipped safely and accurately while collaborating with the Production Manager and Quality Manager in a fast-paced environment.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED, 2+ years of relevant experience, and forklift certification. You will work with basic MS Word/Excel skills in a hands-on setting.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• 2+ years of applicable work experience.
• Ability to lift up to 55 lbs.
• Ability to read, understand, and follow written instructions.
• Comfortable working safely in a fast-paced production environment.
• Forklift certification.
• Basic proficiency with Microsoft Word and Excel.

Responsibilities

• Support production activities including screening, magnetic separation, crushing, and blending.
• Test physical product characteristics, including sizing, tap density, and moisture content.
• Transfer materials between packages and prepare products for processing or shipment.
• Prepare outgoing shipments by identifying materials, recording lot numbers, palletizing, stretch wrapping, and labeling.
• Assist with shipping and receiving, including loading and unloading trucks and containers.
• Perform preventative maintenance on production equipment, including blenders, screeners, roll crushers, forklift batteries, and dust collectors.
• Maintain clean, safe, and organized warehouse and production areas.
• Assist with general building maintenance as needed.

Skills

Reading instructions

Safety awareness

Physical strength

MS Word

MS Excel

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

SurfacePrep is seeking a Production Specialist in Amherst, NY to support daily production, warehouse, shipping, and receiving activities. You will help ensure products are prepared, tested, and shipped safely and accurately while collaborating with the Production Manager and Quality Manager in a fast-paced environment.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED, 2+ years of relevant experience, and forklift certification. You will work with basic MS Word/Excel skills in a hands-on setting.