Forklift Operator / Warehouse Material Handler (1st Shift)

Forklift Operator/Warehouse Material Handler Location: Hauppauge, NY Shift: 1st Shift (8:30am - 5:00pm) Pay: $23.07 - $25.18/hrly Job Summary Yarde Metals is looking for a warehouse associate to join our Operations Team. A warehouse associate is responsible for safely filling orders, replenishing inventory, loading/unloading trucks and moving material in the warehouse. Job Responsibilities SAFETY FIRST! Move material throughout warehouse by safely operating powered industrial vehicles (forklifts and overhead cranes). Retrieve material from inventory according to work instructions. Verify accuracy of material retrieved by measuring and comparing product information on tag to work order. Construct skids and use shipping supplies to properly wrap and prepare product for delivery using tape measures, banding equipment, and nail guns. Tag material, verify product against work order, and perform last piece visual inspection. Safely load and unload material from trucks using cranes, forklifts, and side loaders. Inspect inbound material using measuring tape and calipers. Record and report material discrepancies. Locate material into inventory racking system. Prepare orders for shipment via common carriers, UPS, and customer pick-up. Expedite orders and process received and shipped material in system. Print material certifications and shipping tickets. Continually inspect materials and report material defects. Perform additional duties as instructed by manager. Requirements & Qualifications This is a SAFETY SENSITIVE position: requires operating heavy machinery. High school graduate or equivalent preferred. Ability to read and understand English to follow work instructions. History of working safely and productively. Forklift operation experience strongly preferred. Basic math skills required to convert decimals and fractions and to accurately use and read tape measures and calipers. Dependable, punctual, and works well with others. Able to pass background check, drug screen, physical, meet physical requirements of the position. Willingness to work required overtime. Benefits Competitive wages and bonuses Two bonus programs Excellent medical insurance coverage Our Anthem plan with low co-pays, deductibles, and weekly contributions Dental and vision insurance Employer-paid life insurance and disability insurances Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts 401(k) Plan with 100% employer matching contribution Career growth opportunities with a great company Yarde Metals is an Equal Opportunity Employer. EEO/Disabled/Veterans. Yarde Metals Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability. Export Control Compliance & ITAR: Yarde Metals, Inc. works with technologies and materials subject to U.S. Government Export Control Laws and regulations. Upon hire, individuals must be available for work and in compliance with ITAR 22 CFR 120-130. Yarde Metals, Inc. reserves the right to inquire further on any matter bearing on the company’s export compliance obligations. Drug Testing is a Condition of Employment: Yarde Metals is a federal sub‑contractor and is required to comply with the Drug‑Free Workplace Act of 1988 and as a result, prohibits the use of marijuana. #J-18808-Ljbffr Yarde Metals