Warehouse Person - Manufacturing

Supply Chain/Logistics Edwards United States Buffalo NY

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 : $38,550 - $54,440

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

Your role

The Warehouse Operator ensures accurate material handling, inventory control, and timely delivery of materials to production lines to support uninterrupted manufacturing operations. This position maintains safe, efficient warehouse operations while ensuring inventory accuracy and effective material flow throughout the site.

Receive, inspect, and store inbound materials to ensure accurate inventory records and proper material traceability within the warehouse and production environment.

Pick, stage, and deliver materials to production lines in alignment with production schedules to support uninterrupted manufacturing operations.

Execute kitting and line‑side replenishment activities to ensure timely availability of components at point-of-use and maintain efficient material flow.

Perform inventory control activities including cycle counting and physical inventory (PI) to ensure system accuracy and resolve discrepancies in a timely manner.

Operate material handling equipment (e.g., forklifts, pallet jacks) to safely move, load, and unload materials while maintaining compliance with safety standards.

Maintain warehouse organization, storage strategies, and space utilization to ensure efficient material flow and a clean, safe working environment.

Ensure compliance with safety, quality, and environmental policies to support a safe workplace and proper handling of materials, including waste and packaging disposal.

Support continuous improvement of warehouse and material flow processes to enhance operational efficiency, inventory accuracy, and overall production support.

To succeed, you will need

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.

High school diploma or GED required; Associate degree or technical training in logistics, supply chain, or manufacturing is a plus

1–3 years of experience in a manufacturing warehouse or production environment

Experience with material handling, inventory control, and shopfloor support in a factory setting preferred

Basic knowledge of warehouse operations, material flow, and inventory management practices

Experience using ERP systems (e.g., SAP) and RF scanners is preferred

Ability to operate material handling equipment such as forklifts and pallet jacks (certification preferred)

Familiarity with cycle counting, Kanban systems, and lean manufacturing concepts is an advantage

Basic proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook)

Strong awareness of workplace safety standards and commitment to following all safety policies and procedures

Attention to detail with a focus on accuracy and quality

Good communication skills and ability to work effectively with cross‑functional teams (production, planning, quality)

Ability to follow standard work instructions, safety procedures, and compliance requirements

Proactive, reliable, and able to work in a fast‑paced manufacturing environment

Willingness to learn, adapt, and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives

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.

Physical Demands

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).

In return, we offer

Culture of trust and accountability

Lifelong learning and career growth

Innovation powered by people

Comprehensive compensation and benefits

Health and well‑being

Benefits Summary:

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 conditions and 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.

We’re an Equal Opportunity Employer

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, religion, or sex, including sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, pregnancy outcomes, and reproductive healthcare and autonomy, be subjected to any discrimination in 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.

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