Warehouse Team Lead

Buffalo, NY * Be part of an exciting journey as we prepare for production at our new facility in the Western New York Science & Technology Advanced Manufacturing Park (STAMP).

Edwards Genesee location address: 6685 Crosby Rd Basom, NY 14013

Salary Range: $33.78- $42.23

Compensation may vary outside of this range depending on several factors, including a candidate's qualifications, skills, competencies, experience, and location.

The Warehouse Leader will provide direction for all material handling or assembly operations within the Genesee Product Company Warehouse for their designated team. This includes operations in receiving, put away and outgoing distribution.

* Responsible for following all the safety policies while maintaining and promoting safe behavior and a safety-first attitude throughout the product company
* Conducts annual performance reviews for team.
* Approves timecards for team in timekeeping system.
* Provides leadership and mentors team to promote a positive morale and attitude
* Maintains a good working relationship with department colleagues and the supporting departments.
* Promotes the level of quality expected from our customers, both internal and external working closely with the Quality group.
* Maintains and supports established warehousing systems and assists in continuous process improvements.
* Provides and supports training for warehouse employees.
* Assists in the coordination of freight services, satisfying all customer requirements.
* Ensure all system transactions are timely and accurate.
* Other duties as required or assigned.

The ability to perform essential job duties with or without reasonable accommodation and without posing a direct threat to safety or health of employees or others. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.

Education level
o Minimum High School Diploma/GED
Relevant Previous Experience
o Minimum 5 years experience in distribution and warehousing with 3 to 5 years team leader experience.
Knowledge areas/Skills
o Solid experience with computerized ERP programs - SAP experience beneficial.
o Demonstrated skill and achievement in implementing Lean practices in an operations environment.
o Strong communication skills.
o Forklift certification preferred.

***Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.***

This role involves frequent manual handling and movement in potentially variable environments, requiring sustained physical effort.

Hand and Finger Use/Dexterity: Uses hands to handle, control, or feel objects, tools, or controls continually or almost continually (74% of the time), with manual dexterity for grasping and manipulating items.

Moving Objects/Lifting/Carrying: Frequently moves, transports, positions, or removes objects, often requiring exertion of force (e.g., up to 50 pounds or more for bags or drums); involves static and dynamic strength for pushing, pulling, or carrying.

Standing/Walking: Remains in an upright stationary position or traverses distances continually (23% of the time for standing) or frequently, including balancing and coordinating multiple limbs.

Bending/Twisting/Reaching: Positions self by bending, twisting, or stretching the body about half the time (45%), requiring extent flexibility and trunk strength for repeated support without fatigue.

Repetitive Motions: Performs repetitive actions continually or almost continually (45% of the time), demanding stamina for prolonged physical activity.

Other Environmental Factors: Frequently exposed to extreme temperatures, weather, contaminants, or noise; wears protective equipment (e.g., gloves, safety shoes) daily (80% of the time).

Annual Variable Compensation Bonus, Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k with Company Match, Paid Vacation, Paid Sick Time, Paid Floating Holidays, Tuition Reimbursement, Training and Development, Parental Leave, Disability Benefits, Life and AD&D Insurance.

What you can expect from us:

Excellent working conditionsand benefits.

Part of the Atlas Copco Group with a wide-reaching internal job market.

Work in a global, diverse and dynamic environment.

You can grow with us: we always look for internal candidates before checking the market and have training and development programs.

We have a friendly, family-like atmosphere - and that is not just a claim on the wall, it's a true fact.

You can be creative and promote your own ideas.

Every day brings new challenges and new things to learn.

Edwards Company considers for employment and hires qualified candidates without regard to race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, protected veteran or disability status or any factor prohibited by law, and as such affirms in policy and practice to support and promote the concept of equal employment opportunity and affirmative action, in accordance with all applicable federal, state, provincial and municipal laws.

No person shall be denied the equal protection of the laws of this state or any subdivision thereof. No person shall, because of race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, disability, creed [or], religion, or sex, including sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, pregnancy outcomes, and reproductive healthcare and autonomy, be subjected to any discrimination in [his or her] their civil rights by any other person or by any firm, corporation, or institution, or by the state or any agency or subdivision of the state, pursuant to law.

Edwards is a global leader of vacuum and abatement systems.We are proud to lead the industry, pushing the boundaries of science to deliver innovative products which are intrinsic to everyday life, working in partnership with our customers and continually setting new standards.With over 150 years of rich heritage, Atlas Copco Group is the partner of choice for tens of thousands of customers in critical applications around the world.Vacuum is required in diverse sectors, from the generation of power to the production of steel, to the challenging environments of space simulation and high energy physics research.

At Edwards, we believe there is always a better way.Our employees are full of ideas. When looking to add a new team member, we are looking for someone that can appreciate what the Edwards Team has done and bring their new ideas and perspective to enhance where we can go.At Edwards you get to be part of something big; we work globally, but also get the opportunity make a difference locally in our own discipline.We work hard to attract, motivate, develop and retain the best talent from the diversity of people across the globe. Our vision to beFirst in Mind, First in Choicerelies on this strategy.We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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A division of Atlas Copco

About Edwards

Edwards is a leading developer and manufacturer of sophisticated vacuum products, exhaust management systems and related value-added services. Edwards solutions are integral to manufacturing processes for semiconductors, flat panel displays, LEDs and solar cells. They are also used within an increasingly diverse range of industrial processes including power, glass and other coating applications; steel and other metallurgy; pharmaceutical and chemical; and for scientific instruments in a wide range of R&D applications.

Edwards has over 4,000 employees worldwide engaged in the design, manufacture and support of high technology vacuum and exhaust management equipment. Edwards has state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities in Europe, Asia and North America.