Warehouse Associate - Material Handler

Job Title:

Warehouse Associate – Material Handler

Department:

Warehouse

Reports To:

Warehouse Manager

Job Status:

Full-time

FLSA Classification:

Non-exempt

Hours:

6 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Monday – Thursday

Location:

Cheektowaga, NY (onsite)

Tectran Manufacturing Inc. is an industry-leading manufacturer and marketer of air, hydraulic, and electrical systems for the transportation industry. The primary market focus includes the heavy-duty tractor-trailer and bus industries.  Our commitment to quality and durability assures us a leading edge in product designs and superior performance for demanding market applications. We hold several patents and make it a practice to listen closely to customer needs.

Job Summary

The candidate in this position is responsible for coordinating activities to move product throughout the warehouse and within the company’s computer software systems. The Material Handler is also responsible for ensuring that accuracy, quality, and efficiency are achieved.  

Responsibilities:

• Load and unload trucks in staging areas as required, weigh LTL shipments, and stage large orders
• Stage raw material for production and ensure continuous replenishment
• Ensure all inventory movement is accurately recorded in the company system
• Organize stock bins and replenish shelves to ensure accuracy and efficiency for order pickers
• Assist order pickers by putting away large items received and pulling stock down from upper racking
• Maintain fork trucks, pallet jacks, or industrial trucks, including conducting and recording daily inspections
• Follow all company policies, complete all safety training required, and report any unsafe work practices and concerns
• Assist team members with projects or tasks assigned by manager

Education & Experience:

• In possession of a high school diploma or equivalent (preferred)
• 2-5 years’ experience driving a forklift (preferred)
• Experience in packaging and shipping, and using weight tools and equipment (preferred)

Required Skills & Abilities:

• Familiar with computer software programs
• Attention to detail
• Organized
• Works well with deadlines
• Good math and analytical skills
• Adapts well to change
• Works in close quarters with others – ability to be a team player
• Desire for a clean and safe work environment

Safety Requirements:

• Employee will be required to wear the provided PPE per the role requirements
• Follow site safety and any department-specific protocols
• Report safety hazards or potential safety hazards to the reporting Supervisor
• Attend company safety meetings

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to lift and/or carry up to 50 lbs often
• Ability to stand for long periods of time
• Must be able to frequently kneel, squat, and climb
• Must be able to walk the warehouse floor on a regular basis

Perks:

• Health, Dental, Vision, Life and AD&D, and Voluntary insurance coverages
• 401(k) program and company match
• Wellness program
• $500 referral bonus

TECTRAN is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, genetic information, or any other status protected by law or regulation. It is our intention that all qualified applicants are given equal opportunity and that selection decisions be based on job-related factors.

Our Story

Over a period of 50+ years, Tectran has become a manufacturer and marketer of air, hydraulic and electrical components and systems for the transportation equipment industry. Our primary market focus includes the heavy truck, trailer and bus industries though our continuous product line expansion has begun to draw us into other mobile equipment markets.

Our primary mission is to supply products that offer maintenance, operating, security and safety solutions to equipment operators and to make these readily available on new equipment and for service needs through an extensive network of professional parts marketers across the continent.

Our active participation in the industry’s major technical specification groups and our commitment to quality and durability assure leading edge product designs and superior performance for demanding market applications. We hold several patents and make it a practice to listen closely to the needs of the end user.

While we’re best known for our innovative tractor-trailer hook-up lines, Tectran offers a wide range of products enabling “one-stop” purchasing. In addition to our own unique items, we provide extensive interchanges to popular market brands and are constantly broadening our product offering and working with supplier partners to provide added convenience to our customers.