Material Handler II

Western New York Integrated Care Collaborative, Inc.; Town of Orchard Park, Northern (NY, KY); Hybrid; USD 26,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Western New York Integrated Care Collaborative, Inc. seeks a Material Handler II for 1st shift (6:00am-2:30pm) in Orchard Park, NY. The role includes operating a forklift, unloading inbound materials, and moving goods within the plant to support production.

Applicants should have 2–3 years of material handling experience and familiarity with ERP systems (PLEX preferred). English communication skills are required; overtime and weekend work may be scheduled.

Qualifications

• 2-3 years of material handling/forklift experience in manufacturing, warehouse, or distribution.
• Experience using ERP/inventory systems such as PLEX preferred.
• Supports shipping/receiving, inventory control, material flow and product support.
• Ability to communicate effectively in English, both written and oral.

Responsibilities

• Operate forklift and electric pallet jack after training.
• Move materials within plant and unload incoming materials from carriers.
• Maintain safety and a positive work atmosphere with coworkers and supervisors.
• Use inventory/ERP systems for material transactions and tracking.
• Learn repetitive tasks quickly and read Bills of Materials.

Skills

Forklift operation

English communication

Teamwork

Inventory tracking

ERP systems

Education

High school diploma or GED

GED preferred

Tools

PLEX ERP

Job description

1st Shift 6:00am-2:30pm

$19.50-$20/hour

Material Handler II- Independently use proper equipment, move materials within plant along with unloading incoming materials from outside carriers.

Periodic use of forklift as directed.

JOB DUTIES

• This position requires an employee to work their regularly scheduled shift; including overtime and weekends if scheduled.
• Must maintain forklift certification for position.
• Uses forklifts periodically to move materials around building. Maintains a positive work atmosphere by behaving and communicating in a manner that gets along with customers, vendors, co-workers, and Supervisors.
• Will not impose on self or others as a direct threat to health or safety.
• Works as a team player, helping to meet departmental and Company goals and objectives.
• Must be able to fulfill essential job functions in a consistent state of alertness and safe manner.
• Ability to maintain effective working relationships with other employees.
• Ability to operate a forklift and electric pallet jack properly and safely after provided training.
• Ability to work in all material handling area/functions, not limited to forklift operation only.
• Ability to use inventory/ERP systems for material transactions and inventory tracking.
• Ability to learn repetitive tasks quickly.
• Ability to read and comprehend Bill of Materials.
• Ability to be proactive in continuous improvement.
• Basic computer skills to operate Company software.
• This job description in no way states or even implies that these are the only duties to be performed by this employee. Other duties may be assigned.

EDUCATION / SKILL REQUIREMENTS

• Ability to communicate effectively in English, both written and orally.
• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) preferred.
• Minimum 2-3 years of material handling/forklift experience in a manufacturing, warehouse or distribution environment required.
• Experience using ERP/inventory systems such as PLEX preferred.Previous experience supporting shipping/receiving, inventory control, material flow and product support preferred.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS & WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Position requires individual to be capable of traveling & working throughout the entire facility, within reasonable accommodation. The noise level is usually moderate.