Forklift Driver / Material Handler

Shift:1^st
Location: Auburn, NY
Pay: $22–$24 per hour (DOE)

Position Overview:
Seeking a highly experienced Forklift Driver /Material Handler with 5+ years of forklift experience to join our fulfillment center in Auburn, NY. The ideal candidate is a dependable, detail-oriented professional who can efficiently manage receiving, storing, handling, and organizing materials while maintaining high quality and safety standards.
This role requires someone who can multitask in a fast-paced environment, manage multiple operational tasks, and ensure materials move accurately and efficiently through the warehouse.

Key Responsibilities:

• Operate forklifts and pallet jacks to safely load, unload, move, pick, and store products and materials.
  

• Receive inbound shipments and verify materials against documentation.
  

• Manage and fulfill material requests and ensure timely delivery of raw and packaging materials to production or storage areas.
  

• Perform order fulfillment tasks including picking, packing, processing transfer orders, and handling samples.
  

• Execute put-away operations to ensure inventory is stored accurately and efficiently.
  

• Follow standard operating procedures (SOPs) and work instructions for all warehouse activities.
  

• Assist with physical inventories and cycle counts, ensuring proper stock rotation using FIFO and FEFO methods.
  

• Maintain accurate records using Warehouse Management Systems (WMS) and handheld devices.
  

• Communicate operational issues, discrepancies, or improvement opportunities to management.
  

• Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, organization, and safety within warehouse operations.
  

• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe warehouse environment.
  

• Assist with general warehouse upkeep including sweeping, organizing equipment, and maintaining work areas.
  

• Demonstrate strong time management and multitasking skills to meet deadlines and changing priorities.

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED required
  

• 5–7 years of forklift experience required!
  

• Shipping and receiving experience is required!
  

• Proven experience operating forklifts and pallet jacks (certification preferred)
  

• Experience using Warehouse Management Systems (WMS); NetSuite experience preferred
  

• Ability to frequently lift up to 50 lbs. and perform physical warehouse tasks
  

• Basic math, reading, and documentation skills
  

• Comfortable using computers and handheld inventory devices
  

• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions accurately
  

• Strong dependability, punctuality, and safety-focused work ethic
  

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
  

• Willingness to work flexible schedules or overtime as needed
  

• Experience working in a high-volume distribution environment preferred

Apply today for consideration!

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