Production Specialist

SurfacePrep; Town of Amherst (NY); On-site; USD 26,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

401(k) Plan

Paid Time Off & Paid Holidays

Company Paid Life Insurance

Company Paid Short-Term Disability

Company Paid Long-Term Disability

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

SurfacePrep is seeking a Production Specialist in Amherst, NY to support daily production, warehouse, shipping, and receiving activities. You will help ensure products are prepared, tested, and shipped safely and accurately while collaborating with the Production Manager and Quality Manager in a fast-paced environment.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED, 2+ years of relevant experience, and forklift certification. You will work with basic MS Word/Excel skills in a hands-on setting.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• 2+ years of applicable work experience.
• Ability to lift up to 55 lbs.
• Ability to read, understand, and follow written instructions.
• Comfortable working safely in a fast-paced production environment.
• Forklift certification.
• Basic proficiency with Microsoft Word and Excel.

Responsibilities

• Support production activities including screening, magnetic separation, crushing, and blending.
• Test physical product characteristics, including sizing, tap density, and moisture content.
• Transfer materials between packages and prepare products for processing or shipment.
• Prepare outgoing shipments by identifying materials, recording lot numbers, palletizing, stretch wrapping, and labeling.
• Assist with shipping and receiving, including loading and unloading trucks and containers.
• Perform preventative maintenance on production equipment, including blenders, screeners, roll crushers, forklift batteries, and dust collectors.
• Maintain clean, safe, and organized warehouse and production areas.
• Assist with general building maintenance as needed.

Skills

Reading instructions

Safety awareness

Physical strength

MS Word

MS Excel

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Description

Looking for a hands‑on role where you can stay active and be part of a team that keeps production moving?

GNPGraystar, a SurfacePrep company, is seeking a Production Specialist to join our team in Amherst, NY. This hands‑on position supports daily production, warehouse, shipping, and receiving operations while helping ensure products are prepared, tested, and shipped safely and accurately. The Production Specialist will work closely with the Production Manager and Quality Manager and play an important role in maintaining an efficient, safe, and organized production environment.

Job Type

Full‑time

What You'll Do

• Support production activities including screening, magnetic separation, crushing, and blending.
• Test physical product characteristics, including sizing, tap density, and moisture content.
• Transfer materials between packages and prepare products for processing or shipment.
• Prepare outgoing shipments by identifying materials, recording lot numbers, palletizing, stretch wrapping, and labeling.
• Assist with shipping and receiving, including loading and unloading trucks and containers.
• Perform preventative maintenance on production equipment, including blenders, screeners, roll crushers, forklift batteries, and dust collectors.
• Maintain clean, safe, and organized warehouse and production areas.
• Assist with general building maintenance as needed.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• 2+ years of applicable work experience.
• Ability to lift up to 55 lbs.
• Ability to read, understand, and follow written instructions.
• Comfortable working safely in a fast‑paced production environment.
• Forklift certification.
• Basic proficiency with Microsoft Word and Excel.

Physical Requirements & Working Conditions

• Frequently lift, carry, push, pull, and position materials and equipment weighing up to 50 pounds, with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Use hands to grasp, handle, manipulate, and assemble mechanical components, including repetitive hand and arm movements.
• Work safely in a manufacturing environment with exposure to noise, dust, moving mechanical equipment, and varying temperatures.
• Safely operate in a fast‑paced environment around forklifts, pallet jacks, and other material handling equipment.
• Wear and properly use all required personal protective equipment (PPE), including safety footwear, eye protection, hearing protection, gloves, and respiratory protection, as required.
• Maintain visual acuity sufficient to identify defects, read labels, gauges, and work instructions, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Reasonable Accommodations: SurfacePrep is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities to enable them to perform the essential functions of the position, unless doing so would create an undue hardship.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• 401(k) Plan
• Paid Time Off & Paid Holidays
• Company Paid Life Insurance
• Company Paid Short‑Term Disability
• Company Paid Long‑Term Disability
• Employee Assistance Program

About SurfacePrep

Founded in 1956, SurfacePrep is North America’s leading provider of surface enhancement solutions, with more than 60 locations across the United States, Canada, and Europe. We help manufacturers improve performance, quality, and efficiency through industry-leading equipment, consumables, technical expertise, and process solutions.

Salary Description

$18.75 - $21.75 / Hour