Armstrong has an opening for a Material Handler on 1st shift. Armstrong Rapid Manufacturing has been in business for over 50 years in the East Syracuse NY area. Armstrong specializes in both prototyped and low volume production machined castings. Armstrong has a benefit package that includes paid holidays, bonus and referral programs, paid vacation, 401K, 100% company paid life insurance, sick time, supplemental short term disability insurance, dental, vision, medical, accident, cancer and critical care insurance and safety awards. We also provide free coffee daily for our employees available at multiple coffee kiosks. Our website is www.armstrongrm.com and it shows many of the exciting aspects of our company! Take a look!

The Salary Range for our Material Handler job is $17.00-$20.00 per. Refer to the job description below:

Summary/Objective: Responsible for moving incoming or outgoing goods to the proper locations by means of pallet jacks, hand carts/carts or forklift.

Job Responsibilities

• Operates forklift to transfer products from one area of the warehouse to another - to required locations.
• Stocks, stacks, loads and palletizes over products, boxes, and items daily.
• Assists with inventory in order to accurately track product levels.
• Loads and unloads material from trucks in a timely manner.
• Ensures proper quantities were kept for each type of stock item to minimize downtime
• Performs basic material handling activities: unloading trucks, receiving parts/items. material movements.
• Identifies, labels and pulls parts and moves items to the correct manufacturing production area.
• Puts inventory away from vendors as well as manufacturing into proper storage locations.
• Utilizes power lifting equipment: pallet jack, forklift, stand-up, etc.
• Maintains a clean and safe work environment, have sufficient knowledge of all equipment used by department(s) and any safety requirements during its operation. Documents actions by completing production and applicable required logs.
• Adheres to all safety policies and practices, consistently uses personal protective equipment, and practices good housekeeping.
• Maintains regular on time attendance and adheres to company policies, procedures, and standards of conduct.
• Proactively supports the ISO process approach to quality management and the Syteline MIS system.
• Applies classroom and on the job post training information, knowledge, skills, and abilities consistently in a quality-oriented manner (wherein the KSAs are part of the jobs tasks, duties and other tasks as requested).
• Performs other tasks as directed.

Educational, Experience Based, and Skill Qualifications

• High school graduate or equivalent with good math skills and six months of warehouse experience in material handling in manual material handling and fork truck driving.
• Lifting required (up to and including 35 lbs.)
• Maintain accurate paperwork and documentation
• Team player with excellent interpersonal skills
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Strong accuracy and attention to detail
• Excellent multi-tasking and organizational skills
• Ability to work well under pressure and within tight time-lines
• Self-motivated
• Strong attention to detail.

Physical Requirements

Ability to walk, remain on feet for extended time periods, reach, stoop. Kneel and lift up to and including 35 pounds as needed.

AAP/EEO Statement

Armstrong Mold Corporation is committed to equal opportunity, to providing a work environment that is free from unlawful discrimination and will not discriminate with regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other protected status. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other protected status. Armstrong Mold Corporation is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). Armstrong Mold Corporation will make reasonable accommodation(s) for qualified applicants with disabilities and employees* If you are interested in applying for employment and feel you need a reasonable accommodation to apply for a posted position, or are an employee with a question contact Human Resources at 315-437-1517 or by email to hr@armstrongrm.com.

* unless an employee reasonable accommodation would result in undue hardship.