Manufacturing Material Handler- 2nd shift; Edwards Vacuum

Location and Compensation

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: $21 - $26 per hour. Compensation may vary outside of this range depending on several factors, including a candidate's qualifications, skills, competencies, experience, and location.

The purpose of the Material Handler role is to facilitate the movement of all materials through the factory; moving product throughout assembly & test, put away activities in the warehouse, picking orders for assembly, and shipping of finished product to customers.

• Sort and verify materials count for all deliveries received at the factory.
• Put away materials in warehouse racking and make accurate records of the location.
• Locate materials to pick order for production jobs being started in assembly.
• Prepare materials for shipping by pulling, packing, crating and loading.
• Perform all duties safely and according to procedure.
• Ensure that all materials are accurately accounted through any movement within the site.
• Perform cycle counts.
• Operate powered pallet jacks and potentially forklifts.
• Maintain punctual, regular and predictable attendance and work collaboratively in a team environment with a spirit of cooperation.
• Respectfully take direction from the supervisor/manager.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education level:
High School or GED required.

• 2 years minimum in warehousing, material handling, or manufacturing.
• Inventory control, cycle counting, Kanban and order picking preferred.
• SAP or ERP experience preferred.
• Forklift certified preferred.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs required.
• Good communication skills both written and verbal.
• Ability to work overtime as requested.

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.

• Uses hands to handle, control, or feel objects, tools or controls continually or almost continually.
• Frequently moves, transports, positions, or removes objects, often requiring exertion of force up to 50 pounds or more.
• Remains in an upright stationary position or traverses distances continually or frequently, including balancing and coordinating.
• Positions self by bending, twisting, or stretching the body about half the time, requiring flexibility and trunk strength for repeated support without fatigue.
• Performs repetitive actions continually or almost continually, demanding stamina for prolonged physical activity.
• Frequently exposed to extreme temperatures, weather, contaminants, or noise; wears protective equipment daily nearly 80% of the time.

• Annual Variable Compensation Bonus
• Medical, Dental, Vision
• 401(k) 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

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.