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Freight Associate

Newbury Franklin Industrials
Buffalo, NY Full Time
POSTED ON 7/19/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 8/17/2026
Benefits:

  • Health insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Vision insurance
  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) matching
  • Bonus based on performance
  • Dental insurance


Job Summary:

As a Freight Associate, you will be responsible for the safe and efficient movement of products throughout our warehouse. This hands-on role involves loading, unloading, storing, and transporting freight using equipment such as forklifts, order pickers, electric pallet jacks, and hand pallet jacks. The Freight Associate is a critical part of our operations team, helping to maintain inventory accuracy, support daily warehouse activities, and ensure customer orders are processed and shipped in a timely manner.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

  • None


Duties/Responsibilities:

  • Load and unload freight from trucks, containers, and other transportation vehicles in a safe and efficient manner.
  • Operate material handling equipment, including forklifts, pallet jacks, hand trucks, and other warehouse equipment, while following all safety guidelines.
  • Receive, sort, stage, stack, and organize freight within designated warehouse locations to ensure efficient storage and retrieval.
  • Inspect incoming and outgoing shipments for damage, verify quantities, and ensure all documentation is accurate and complete.
  • Assist with inventory control activities, including cycle counts, physical inventories, and reconciliation of inventory discrepancies.
  • Prepare freight for shipment by packaging, labeling, and staging products according to company and customer requirements.
  • Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment in accordance with company standards and warehouse best practices.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support workflow efficiency and achieve departmental goals.
  • Perform additional warehouse and freight-handling duties as assigned.


Required Skills/Abilities:

  • Ability to push, pull, and lift product using material handling equipment.
  • Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
  • Ability to work effectively in a team environment.
  • Basic computer skills.
  • Commitment to following safety policies and procedures.


Education and Experience:

  • High school diploma, GED, or equivalent required.
  • Previous warehouse or freight handling experience preferred.
  • Experience operating forklifts, pallet jacks, or other material handling equipment preferred.
  • Working knowledge of safety regulations and procedures.


Physical Requirements:

  • Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds.
  • Ability to stand, walk, bend, and reach throughout the workday.
  • Ability to safely operate material handling equipment.
  • Ability to perform physical work in a fast-paced warehouse environment.


Benefits include:

  • 401(k) with employer match
  • Medical, dental, vision, short-term and long-term disability, and life insurance benefits
  • Paid time off
  • Performance-based annual bonus


Other Duties:

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

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