Warehouse Operator

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: $20.94 - $26.17

Compensation may vary outside of this range depending on several factors, including a candidate’s qualifications, skills, competencies, experience, and location. 

Your role

    The Warehouse Operator is responsible for assisting in material flows that support manufacturing and distribution in the company site.  This role will assist in maintaining inventory control and safe systems of work while driving continuous improvement to achieve operation targets and efficiency.

•    Ships, receives, unloads, and handles materials, supplies, and equipment, and maintains inventory control and records.
•    Verifies purchases orders and quantity and quality of order.
•    Works with Edwards Inventory, which includes stocking shelves and rotating inventory when applicable, maintains shelf-life adherence, delivers and retrieves material/supplies to and from work or storage areas.
•    Completes applicable SAP transactions when necessary and maintains inventory controls, records, and accuracy.
•    Supports key KPI reporting into the logistics group for region KPI reporting though managing materials holds and materials movement transactions in SAP.
•    Ensures replacement orders and first-time request orders are being raised as required and communicate supply issues as they arise.
•    Supports the availability modeling and sizing tools used from forecast and Central Logistics teams to ensure availability and health of service spares is both monitored and maximized.
•    Adheres to requirements for PPE and all safety rules and becomes familiar with and practices all safety procedures.
•    Operate powered pallet jacks and potentially forklifts.
•    Maintains the accuracy of exchange pump pool, finished goods, and spare parts inventory and associated stock records.

To succeed, you will need

The ability to perform essential job duties with or without reasonable accommodation and without posing a direct threat to safety or health of employees or others. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties. 

Education level
o    High School diploma or GED. 

Preferred Previous experience
o    Minimum 3 years’ experience in an Operations environment preferably strong working knowledge of inventory management systems with Supply Chain management knowledge and 1 to 3 years’ experience.

Knowledge areas/Skills 
o    Knowledge of MRP transaction and planning systems

Other requirements
o    Excellent communication skills, including well-developed inter-personal skills relating to internal members and global operations personnel.
o    Computer literate, specifically: MS Office skills, with high proficiency in Excel and Access.
o    Preferred pervious forklift and pallet jack experience.

***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.*** 

Physical Demands

This role involves frequent manual handling and movement in potentially variable environments, requiring sustained physical effort. 

Hand and Finger Use/Dexterity: Uses hands to handle, control, or feel objects, tools, or controls continually or almost continually (74% of the time), with manual dexterity for grasping and manipulating items. 

Moving Objects/Lifting/Carrying: Frequently moves, transports, positions, or removes objects, often requiring exertion of force (e.g., up to 50 pounds or more for bags or drums); involves static and dynamic strength for pushing, pulling, or carrying. 

Standing/Walking: Remains in an upright stationary position or traverses distances continually (23% of the time for standing) or frequently, including balancing and coordinating multiple limbs. 

Bending/Twisting/Reaching: Positions self by bending, twisting, or stretching the body about half the time (45%), requiring extent flexibility and trunk strength for repeated support without fatigue. 

Repetitive Motions: Performs repetitive actions continually or almost continually (45% of the time), demanding stamina for prolonged physical activity. 

Other Environmental Factors: Frequently exposed to extreme temperatures, weather, contaminants, or noise; wears protective equipment (e.g., gloves, safety shoes) daily (80% of the time). 

Benefits summary

Annual Variable Compensation Bonus, Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k 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. 

What you can expect from us:

Excellent working conditions and benefits. 

Part of the Atlas Copco Group with a wide-reaching internal job market.  

Work in a global, diverse and dynamic environment. 

You can grow with us: we always look for internal candidates before checking the market and have training and development programs. 

We have a friendly, family-like atmosphere – and that is not just a claim on the wall, it’s a true fact. 

You can be creative and promote your own ideas.  

Every day brings new challenges and new things to learn.  

We're an Equal Opportunity Employer

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 [or], religion, or sex, including sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, pregnancy outcomes, and reproductive healthcare and autonomy, be subjected to any discrimination in [his or her] 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. 

Edwards is a global leader of vacuum and abatement systems. We are proud to lead the industry, pushing the boundaries of science to deliver innovative products which are intrinsic to everyday life, working in partnership with our customers and continually setting new standards. With over 150 years of rich heritage, Atlas Copco Group is the partner of choice for tens of thousands of customers in critical applications around the world. Vacuum is required in diverse sectors, from the generation of power to the production of steel, to the challenging environments of space simulation and high energy physics research.  

At Edwards, we believe there is always a better way. Our employees are full of ideas. When looking to add a new team member, we are looking for someone that can appreciate what the Edwards Team has done and bring their new ideas and perspective to enhance where we can go. At Edwards you get to be part of something big; we work globally, but also get the opportunity make a difference locally in our own discipline. We work hard to attract, motivate, develop and retain the best talent from the diversity of people across the globe. Our vision to be First in Mind, First in Choice relies on this strategy. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.    

For more information about Edwards visit our website: www.edwardsvacuum.com 

A division of Atlas Copco 

Contact information

 Talent Acquisition Team: Ron Beiter