Job Summary
A Forklift Operator opportunity is available in Buffalo, NY for a reliable, detail-oriented candidate who enjoys hands-on warehouse work, shipping and receiving, and customer interaction. This temp-to-hire role offers a consistent Monday through Friday schedule and the opportunity to build long-term skills in a manufacturing-related warehouse environment.
This is a strong fit for someone with forklift experience, UPS and FedEx shipping knowledge, and a team-focused attitude. The role offers variety throughout the day, including warehouse organization, packing, labeling, showroom support, and freight coordination. Candidates who are dependable, organized, and comfortable working with both inventory and customers can grow into a valued member of the team.
Key Responsibilities
- Operate a forklift safely to move, organize, and put away warehouse inventory.
- Assist with shipping and receiving activities, including UPS, FedEx, and freight logistics.
- Pack boxes, label items accurately, and prepare products for shipment.
- Support showroom operations and help maintain a clean, organized work area.
- Interact professionally with customers by phone and in person.
- Follow warehouse procedures, safety standards, and inventory handling guidelines.
Compensation and Benefits
- Pay range: $40,000 to $50,000 per year.
- Job type: Temp-to-hire.
- Schedule: Monday through Friday, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
- Background check and drug screening are required.
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Required Qualifications and Skills
- Operate a forklift and support warehouse material movement.
- Coordinate shipping activities using UPS, FedEx, and freight processes.
- Pack, label, organize, and put away inventory accurately.
- Assist with showroom support and customer interactions.
- Forklift certification or forklift experience with ability to complete certification.
- Valid driver's license.
- Experience with UPS and FedEx shipping operations.
- Ability to pack boxes, label items, and maintain organized inventory.
- Comfortable communicating with customers by phone and in person.
- Dependable, safety-minded, and able to work a Monday through Friday day shift.
- Less than 1 year of experience may be considered for candidates with the right skills and work ethic.
Preferred Qualifications
- Current forklift certification.
- Previous warehouse, shipping and receiving, or manufacturing environment experience.
- Experience with freight logistics and carrier coordination.
- Customer-facing warehouse or showroom support experience.