Senior Warehouse Associate
Hearts for the Homeless•Buffalo, NY
•$20 - $23•Onsite
About The Position
We are seeking a dependable and team-oriented Senior Warehouse Associate (SWA) to join our team in a fast-paced warehouse environment. This role is ideal for someone who can work independently, take initiative, and support daily warehouse operations while assisting leadership. The SWA plays a key role in ensuring efficient product sorting, safe equipment operation, and overall warehouse organization. This position also includes opening and/or closing responsibilities and supporting the Donated Goods Manager with daily operational needs.
Requirements
- Forklift certification required (must be maintained)
- Ability to operate warehouse equipment safely and efficiently
- Clean motor vehicle record
- Strong attendance and punctuality
- Excellent communication, organization, and multitasking skills
- Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
- Ability to stand and work on your feet for up to 10 hours per day
- Ability to lift up to 60 pounds regularly
- Comfortable performing heavy lifting and repetitive tasks
Nice To Haves
- Experience with UPS, FedEx, or other shipping carriers preferred
Responsibilities
- Operate a forklift to transport and stack bales, pallets, and capsacks safely and efficiently
- Unload trucks and move materials to appropriate warehouse locations
- Move 20’ box trucks to and from the dock for unloading
- Assist in developing and executing daily operational plans
- Lead daily morning meetings
- Complete and file end-of-day reports
- Open and/or close and secure the warehouse as needed
- Unload and process donations from multiple trucks daily
- Create bales and assist with inventory organization
- Load trailers and containers, ensuring proper documentation
- Maintain a clean, organized, and safe warehouse environment
- Collaborate with team members, leadership, and donors
- Support and help guide warehouse associates to meet team goals
- Follow all safety policies and company procedures
- Perform additional duties as assigned
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
1-10 employees
