Warehouse Operations Specialist: Onsite & Fast-Paced

Power Drives Inc.; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Power Drives, Inc. in Buffalo, NY, is seeking a warehouse/production associate to pick, pack, and move materials for shipping and production. You will ensure accurate orders, maintain stock, and operate equipment safely in a climate‑controlled, on‑site environment. Monday through Thursday workweek with a structured training path and incentives.

The role emphasizes teamwork, attention to detail, and customer‑oriented service while maintaining safety and efficiency in a fast‑paced setting.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Basic computer knowledge and familiarity with MS Office (Excel).

Responsibilities

• Pick products for shipping ensuring accuracy in quantity, quality, and documentation.
• Accurate picking and tracking of components for processing orders in Manufacturing.
• Move materials to and from different areas of the production floor, warehouse, and storage locations as needed.
• Ensure that all materials are delivered to production lines in a timely manner, minimizing downtime and production delays.
• Prepare orders for shipments, labeling, palletizing, and stretch wrapping pallets.
• Receive incoming shipments and verify accuracy of products against the purchase orders or delivery notes.
• Load, unload, unpack, and inspect products for damage, defects or discrepancies, reporting any findings to their supervisor.
• Perform inventory counts and maintain accurate records of stock levels, ensuring stock rotation and minimizing shrinkage.
• Sort, label, and store products in their designated locations within the warehouse, ensuring proper organization and efficient space utilization.
• Replenish stock from reserve to primary locations, including lineside inventory.
• Accurately enter stock transfers and receiving of product.
• Operate warehouse equipment (including Fork Lifts) safely and efficiently to move, stack, and retrieve products.
• Work in various departments of the warehouse as determined by workflow.
• Conduct warehouse maintenance tasks, such as cleaning, organizing, and repairing equipment as needed.
• Training other team members as assigned.
• Support quality initiatives and procedures as defined by our customers and suppliers.
• Participate in problem solving, continuous improvement, and customer complaint resolution efforts.
• Provide excellent customer service to our customers.
• Comply with all safety regulations and maintain a clean and safe working environment.
• Ability to stand throughout entire shift.
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Customer orientation

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Mathematical skills

MS Excel

Team collaboration

Communication

Multi-tasking

Safety awareness

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Forklift operation

Job description

Power Drives, Inc. in Buffalo, NY, is seeking a warehouse/production associate to pick, pack, and move materials for shipping and production. You will ensure accurate orders, maintain stock, and operate equipment safely in a climate‑controlled, on‑site environment. Monday through Thursday workweek with a structured training path and incentives.

The role emphasizes teamwork, attention to detail, and customer‑oriented service while maintaining safety and efficiency in a fast‑paced setting.