Material Handler & Shipping Specialist

Instron; City of Binghamton (NY); On-site; USD 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Instron in Binghamton is seeking a full-time warehouse associate to receive, process, and prepare parts for shipment with minimal supervision. You will move materials with forklifts and pallet jacks, participate in cycle counts, and issue stock for materials per BOM while maintaining orderly areas and accurate inventory records.

The role requires operating power pallet trucks and forklifts, and maintaining safety as a priority.

Qualifications

• Requires a High School diploma or equivalent.
• 1-5 years in a shipping, receiving, material handling role preferred.
• Self-motivated with ability to work independently without direct supervision.
• Demonstrates flexibility and willingness to learn.
• Positive attitude and focus on safety at all times.
• Solid computer skills with emphasis on Microsoft Office tools.
• Ability to operate power pallet truck and forklift and power crane.

Responsibilities

• Receives material, and places into inventory using proper material handling equipment.
• Packages accessories and related parts for shipment.
• Participates in daily cycle count either by actual count which requires personal accuracy of 99% or by processing counts through the inventory system.
• Issues stock for Bills of Material. Collects and stages parts requested. Transports inventory to Manufacturing areas utilizing proper material handling equipment.
• Makes decision as to method of shipment of service parts based on size, weight, time, special customer requirements, and according to established procedures.
• Maintains cleanliness of assigned areas.
• Removes chips from collection sites and deposits into designated bins.
• Loads and unloads delivery trucks.
• Inspects incoming raw stock to verify compliance with purchase order.
• Maintains location files electronically through IFS (Instron business operating system)
• Responsible for integrity of the contents and markings of all shipping containers
• May be required to perform other department duties when necessary.

Skills

Self-motivated

Independent work

Forklift operation

Power pallet truck

Safety conscious

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

IFS system

Job description

Instron in Binghamton is seeking a full-time warehouse associate to receive, process, and prepare parts for shipment with minimal supervision. You will move materials with forklifts and pallet jacks, participate in cycle counts, and issue stock for materials per BOM while maintaining orderly areas and accurate inventory records.

The role requires operating power pallet trucks and forklifts, and maintaining safety as a priority.