Materials & Inventory Flow Specialist

Edwards Vacuum LLC; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 44,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Medical

Dental

Vision

401(k) with company match

Paid vacation

Paid sick time

Tuition reimbursement

Training and development

Parental leave

Disability benefits

Life and AD&D Insurance

Job summary

Edwards Vacuum LLC in Buffalo, NY is seeking a warehouse associate to ensure accurate material handling, inventory control, and timely delivery of materials to production lines, supporting uninterrupted manufacturing operations.

You will operate forklifts and pallet jacks, participate in cycle counts, and collaborate with production, planning, and quality teams while maintaining safety and warehouse organization.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; Associate degree or technical training in logistics is a plus.
• 1-3 years of experience in a manufacturing warehouse or production environment.
• Experience with material handling, inventory control, and shopfloor support in a factory setting preferred.
• Experience using ERP systems (e.g., SAP) and RF scanners is preferred.
• Ability to operate material handling equipment such as forklifts and pallet jacks (certification preferred).
• Basic knowledge of warehouse operations, material flow, and inventory management practices.

Responsibilities

• Receive, inspect, and store inbound materials to ensure accurate inventory records and proper material traceability within the warehouse and production environment.
• Pick, stage, and deliver materials to production lines in alignment with production schedules to support uninterrupted manufacturing operations.
• Execute kitting and line-side replenishment activities to ensure timely availability of components at point-of-use and maintain efficient material flow.
• Perform inventory control activities including cycle counting and physical inventory (PI) to ensure system accuracy and resolve discrepancies in a timely manner.
• Operate material handling equipment (e.g., forklifts, pallet jacks) to safely move, load, and unload materials while maintaining compliance with safety standards.
• Maintain warehouse organization, storage strategies, and space utilization to ensure efficient material flow and a clean, safe working environment.
• Ensure compliance with safety, quality, and environmental policies to support a safe workplace and proper handling of materials, including waste and packaging disposal.
• Support continuous improvement of warehouse and material flow processes to enhance operational efficiency, inventory accuracy, and overall production support.

Skills

Attention to detail

Strong communication skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Problem solving

Adaptability

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate degree or technical training in logistics

Tools

SAP ERP

RF scanners

Forklifts

Pallet jacks

MS Office (Excel, Outlook)

Job description

Edwards Vacuum LLC in Buffalo, NY is seeking a warehouse associate to ensure accurate material handling, inventory control, and timely delivery of materials to production lines, supporting uninterrupted manufacturing operations.

You will operate forklifts and pallet jacks, participate in cycle counts, and collaborate with production, planning, and quality teams while maintaining safety and warehouse organization.