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Thruway Fasteners, Inc. Warehouse Associate in North Tonawanda, New York
Thruway Fasteners, Inc. is one of the leading distributors of industrial products, supplying hundreds of original equipment manufacturers in 40 states and 28 countries. We help customers increase efficiency, drive growth, and rapidly respond to unique business challenges and opportunities. Thruway utilizes custom technology applications and vast industry specific knowledge to develop unique and flexible product management solutions. Headquartered in North Tonawanda, NY, Thruway has six branch locations across New York, Pennsylvania and Georgia.
This individual is a generalist that can perform all the duties of physically receiving, picking, packing, kitting, shipping and cycle-counting. The Warehouse Associate is responsible for completion of all customers orders filled including; filling customer orders and delivering them to a delivery platform in a manner that meets company standards. Operate a forklift to pull and store bins in a neat and orderly manner. Safe operation of all equipment is the top priority of this position.
Essential Functions:
Receiving: upload incoming deliveries and complete a visual inspection for damage. Verify counts and items are correct and match up with the packing slips. Receive product into internal system
Order picking: locate product in warehouse using picket ticket. Check product and verify quantity
Packing Orders: ensure items picked are correct and package to customer's requirements. Label as required by customer
Shipping: package shipments per customer's request. Coordinate with shipping companies to meet customer's request. Set up delivery schedule for in house deliveries
Quality Control: ensure all orders are correct to customer's sizes and specifications (measure if required) check fit-form-function. Check that orders are accurate and free of any defects
Package and weigh any orders to customer's requirements. Conduct physical inventories as required
On a daily basis, inspect and do routine maintenance on equipment
Takes care of trash and cardboard in work area to keep clean
Reads, orders and makes a list to pull and put away bins in a fast but safe speed
Uses the monthly check list to ensure forklift is in proper working condition
Required Qualifications
Self-starter with outgoing personality, positive attitude, attention to detail
Excellent communication skills including listening and reading comprehension
Team-player who is willing to help others as needed
Read and count accurately
Professional demeanor and appearance
Safely operate forklift and pallet jacks
Prior warehouse experience is preferred, but not required
PPE- Safety Gloves
Work Environment
Occasionally works near moving mechanical parts. The noise level in the work environment is moderate to loud
Frequently required to use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools or controls and to climb or balance
Regularly required to walk, stand, sit; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch; and talk or hear
Ability to lift and move objects up to 50 pounds.
Specific vision abilities required include: close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to focus
Occasional travel at other Thruway or customer locations may be required
Job Type: Full-time
Schedule: Monday-Friday Day shift
Location: Buffalo, NY
Compensation: $16.00-$19.00 per hour
Thruway Fasteners offers a comprehensive benefit program for eligible employees including; medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability plans, accident protection, critical illness, legal shield/ID shield plans, Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays, and 401k retirement plan with employer match.
Thruway Fasteners, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to engaging a diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status. The cho sen candidate m ust successfully pass pre-employment background check and drug screen.