Material Handler

The Gleason Works, 1000 University Avenue, Rochester, New York, United States of America •

Posted Thursday, November 20, 2025 at 5:00 AM

About Gleason

With more than 2,200 employees and 13 manufacturing facilities worldwide, Gleason Corporation is a leader in gear technology. Gleason's product and service offerings include gear and transmission design software, gear manufacturing machines and related accessories, gear metrology equipment and automation systems. Gleason products are used by customers in e-mobility, commercial vehicles, aerospace, agriculture, mining, sustainable energy, construction, power tools, marine and many other industries

Working for Gleason, you will be connected to work that matters, putting your expertise to its best use while developing skills for the future. The result is a career defined by you, supported by Gleason and built on tangible accomplishments. As we continue to grow and evolve, we are looking for the right people to join us on our mission. If you are interested in being part of our team, there are a few things you should know:
We are energized by challenges and the effort needed to solve them. We like working with people who are positive, adaptable and growth-minded. We care how work gets accomplished and are deeply invested in the success of our customers and colleagues. If this sounds like you, we invite you to read on and learn more.

• Excellent benefits package including a 6% Company 401(k) match
• Flexible scheduling options available in some departments
• NYS Certified Apprenticeship Program
• Shift premiums for 2nd and 3rd shifts
• Formal and informal development opportunities.

Position Summary:

The successful candidate must be a self-motivated individual possessing Logistics experience in a manufacturing environment with the ability to perform effectively under pressure. As part of the Logistics department, the Material Handler II will perform various tasks including stocking inventory, parts picking, cycle counting, packaging, shipping and receiving. Each team member is expected to exhibit flexibility and adaptability to be able to perform the following duties and assignments:

Job Responsibilities:

• Loading and unloading trailer trackers with fork trucks, manual pallet jacks, or electric pallet jacks (certification required to operate forklift equipment).
• Examine shipment contents and compare with records, such as manifests, invoices, or orders, to verify accuracy.
• Post receipts and material transfers to warehouse, sales orders or networks.
• Organize / locate material in warehouse racks using inventory system.
• Clean and maintain supplies, tools, equipment, and storage areas to ensure compliance with safety regulations.
• Operate forklifts, pallet jacks, power lifts, to move material throughout the building.
• Picking using RF scanners.
• Uncrating / unpacking of materials prior to delivery to work centers.
• Rust prevention and part protection.
• Ability to create, update and close ITL’s through the Gleason Quality System.
• Understanding of the FIFO process and ability to transact the inventory accurately.
• Reconciliation of lost / missing material.
• Operate large 10 ton and 22 ton forklift.
• Conduct physical inventory and cycle counts of warehouse materials.
• Safely package customer outbound orders for both parcel and LTL.
• Generate required shipping documents packing list, invoice, BOL, and other international required documents.
• Coordinate pickup arrangements with forwarder and customer carriers.

Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills & Abilities):

• Experience working in a shipping, warehouse and/or production environment
• Accurate data entry skills with basic understanding of SAP or other business system
• Ability to follow work instructions, effectively present information and respond to questions from colleagues
• Ability to read, interpret and process domestic and international shipping documents in a timely manner.
• Excellent organizational skills, with ability to multi-task
• Solid written and verbal skills are essential as well as good interpersonal skills
• Highly motivated and results-oriented with a focus on exceptional customer service and quality
• Able to work in a cross…