Materials Movement Specialist (Forklift)

Pursuit Aerospace; Village of Whitesboro (NY); On-site; USD 34,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and disability insurance

401(k) match

Flexible spending accounts

EAP

Paid time off

Company-paid holidays

Job summary

Pursuit Aerospace in Whitesboro, NY is seeking a Material Handler to move and transfer raw materials, parts, sub-assemblies, and components through manufacturing and testing processes. The role supports efficient flow and accurate inventory in a fast-paced aerospace environment.

You will operate fork lifts and electric pallet jacks under supervision, monitor material movement, review process sheets, and help improve shop floor organization with visual controls.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum of one year related experience.
• Fork truck experience.
• Must be able to read and interpret safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, procedure manuals and blueprints.

Responsibilities

• Monitors and dispatches the movement of materials from work center to work center.
• Motorized fork truck utilization.
• Ensure that the work center that is performing the operation reviews and signs off on the process sheets.
• Making recommendations to improve the organization of the shop floor and expand visual control systems.
• Operates electric pallet jack and other material handling equipment to ensure the safe transportation of product to the appropriate work center without the part incurring damage.
• Manages inventory control of machining oils and cutting fluids on the production floor.
• Conducts a visual inspection for dents, dings, scratches etc. of the product before transporting from outgoing shelves; notifies supervisor of damage.
• Notifies supervisors of any damage that occurred during transportation of product.
• Assists team with waste removal, regulated waste shipments, proper waste storage, etc.
• Keeps racks and material handling equipment clean and free of dust and foreign objects.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Fork truck operation

Mechanical aptitude

Mathematical skills

Hazardous waste handling

Read blueprints / docs

Follow instructions

Computer skills

Valid Driver's License

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Pursuit Aerospace in Whitesboro, NY is seeking a Material Handler to move and transfer raw materials, parts, sub-assemblies, and components through manufacturing and testing processes. The role supports efficient flow and accurate inventory in a fast-paced aerospace environment.

You will operate fork lifts and electric pallet jacks under supervision, monitor material movement, review process sheets, and help improve shop floor organization with visual controls.