Freight Associate

Newbury Franklin Industrials

Freight Associate

Buffalo, NY
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Benefits:

    Health insurance

    Paid time off

    Vision insurance

    401(k)

    401(k) matching

    Bonus based on performance

    Dental insurance

    Job Summary:

    As a Freight Associate, you will be responsible for the safe and efficient movement of products throughout our warehouse. This hands-on role involves loading, unloading, storing, and transporting freight using equipment such as forklifts, order pickers, electric pallet jacks, and hand pallet jacks. The Freight Associate is a critical part of our operations team, helping to maintain inventory accuracy, support daily warehouse activities, and ensure customer orders are processed and shipped in a timely manner.

    Supervisory Responsibilities:

    • None

    Duties/Responsibilities:

    • Load and unload freight from trucks, containers, and other transportation vehicles in a safe and efficient manner.

    • Operate material handling equipment, including forklifts, pallet jacks, hand trucks, and other warehouse equipment, while following all safety guidelines.

    • Receive, sort, stage, stack, and organize freight within designated warehouse locations to ensure efficient storage and retrieval.

    • Inspect incoming and outgoing shipments for damage, verify quantities, and ensure all documentation is accurate and complete.

    • Assist with inventory control activities, including cycle counts, physical inventories, and reconciliation of inventory discrepancies.

    • Prepare freight for shipment by packaging, labeling, and staging products according to company and customer requirements.

    • Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment in accordance with company standards and warehouse best practices.

    • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support workflow efficiency and achieve departmental goals.

    • Perform additional warehouse and freight-handling duties as assigned.

    Required Skills/Abilities:

    • Ability to push, pull, and lift product using material handling equipment.

    • Strong attention to detail and accuracy.

    • Ability to work effectively in a team environment.

    • Basic computer skills.

    • Commitment to following safety policies and procedures.

    Education and Experience:

    • High school diploma, GED, or equivalent required.

    • Previous warehouse or freight handling experience preferred.

    • Experience operating forklifts, pallet jacks, or other material handling equipment preferred.

    • Working knowledge of safety regulations and procedures.

    Physical Requirements:

    • Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds.

    • Ability to stand, walk, bend, and reach throughout the workday.

    • Ability to safely operate material handling equipment.

    • Ability to perform physical work in a fast-paced warehouse environment.

    Benefits include:

    • 401(k) with employer match

    • Medical, dental, vision, short-term and long-term disability, and life insurance benefits

    • Paid time off

    • Performance-based annual bonus

    Other Duties:

    Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.