Material Handler - Buffalo, NY

GTI Fabrication; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 29,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid Time Off (PTO) and holidays

Sick time as required by law

Life insurance and disability coverage

Career advancement opportunities

Exposure to advanced manufacturing

Job summary

GTI Energy is seeking a Warehouse Associate in Buffalo, NY to receive, move, and ship materials. The role requires forklift certification, 1–2 years of related experience, and the ability to work with minimal supervision.

You will handle containers, load/unload materials, and assist machine operators while maintaining safety and accuracy in all tasks. Competitive hourly pay is offered with full benefits potential.

Qualifications

• 1–2 years related experience or equivalent.
• Familiarity with shipping practices and handling methods.
• Forklift certified.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Commitment to excellence and high standards
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Strong organizational, problem-solving, and analytical skills
• Ability to manage priorities and workflow
• Versatility, flexibility, and a willingness to work within changing priorities with enthusiasm.
• Proven ability to handle multiple projects and meet deadlines
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Ability to understand and follow written and verbal instructions

Responsibilities

• Receives, locates, and transfers materials accurately and in a timely manner.
• Opens containers utilizing hand tools as needed; counts and weighs materials and records information.
• Identifies damaged materials and records material shortages.
• Loads and unloads materials onto and from a variety of containers including trucks, conveyors, racks, pallets, and/or trays; utilizes appropriate tools.
• Transports incoming and outgoing materials to designated areas utilizing appropriate tools/vehicles to accomplish task including wheelbarrow, hand truck, forklift, electric dolly, and/or elevator.
• Assists machine operators as needed by lifting heavy objects by hand or by use of power hoist.
• Stacks and assembles materials.
• Maintains a safe, clean working environment.
• Participates in quality improvement efforts.
• Operates forklifts and overhead cranes.
• Performs required administrative tasks; prepares all required reports and correspondence.
• Performs other related duties as assigned by management.

Skills

Forklift certified

Shipping experience

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Minimal supervision

Tools

Hand tools

Job description

• Forklift certified.

GTI is a contract manufacturing partner supporting customers in renewable energy, power generation, infrastructure, and industrial systems.

We fabricate custom designed, purpose-built enclosures and skids for our customers and perform mechanical and electrical integration in-house, delivering a true turn-key product to our customers. Our scope spans Engineering, prototype builds, through full production, requiring teams that can move fast, adapt, and execute with precision.

GTI Values: Safety I Quality I Customer Obsession I Speed I Agility

Preform a combination of tasks including but not limited to receiving, filling, shipping, and inspecting orders accurately and in a timely manner; efficiently and safely loads, unloads, and conveys materials.

Key Responsibilities

• Receives, locates, and transfers materials accurately and in a timely manner.
• Opens containers utilizing hand tools as needed; counts and weighs materials and records information.
• Identifies damaged materials and records material shortages.
• Loads and unloads materials onto and from a variety of containers including but not limited to trucks, conveyors, racks, pallets, and/or trays; utilizes appropriate tools to accomplish task.
• Transports incoming and outgoing materials to designated areas utilizing appropriate tools/vehicles to accomplish task including but not limited to wheelbarrow, hand truck, forklift, electric dolly, and/or elevator.
• Assists machine operators as needed by lifting heavy objects by hand or by use of power hoist.
• Stacks and assembles materials.
• Maintains a safe, clean working environment.
• Participates in quality improvement efforts.
• Operates forklifts and overhead cranes.
• Performs required administrative tasks; prepares all required reports and correspondence.
• Performs other related duties as assigned by management.

Requirements

• One to two years related experience or equivalent.
• Familiarity with shipping practices and handling methods.
• Forklift certified.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Commitment to excellence and high standards
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Strong organizational, problem-solving, and analytical skills
• Ability to manage priorities and workflow
• Versatility, flexibility, and a willingness to work within constantly changing priorities with enthusiasm.
• Proven ability to handle multiple projects and meet deadlines
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Ability to understand and follow written and verbal instructions.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience in metal fabrication industry
• Familiarity with international shipping requirements

Benefits & Perks

GTI Energy offers a competitive compensation and benefits package designed to support employees and their families while providing long-term career growth opportunities within a fast-growing manufacturing organization. Benefits may include:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match (where applicable)
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and paid holidays
• Sick time in accordance with state and local requirements
• Company-paid life insurance and disability coverage
• Career advancement opportunities within a rapidly growing organization
• Exposure to advanced manufacturing, modular infrastructure, and large-scale industrial projects
• Collaborative, fast-paced environment with strong operational and engineering leadership

$21 - $24 an hour

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GTI promotes a diverse and inclusive workforce and is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, age, religion, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, military or veteran status, marital status, or any other Federal or State legally-protected classes. We also value the safety of all employees and work hard to maintain a Drug Free Workplace.

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