Senior Warehouse Associate - Buffalo
Buffalo; Hamburg; Lockport; Niagara Falls; East Amherst; Cheektowaga; Tonawanda; Williamsville; Depew; West Seneca, NY
Full-Time | Location: Buffalo, NY | Pay: $20.00 to $23.00 per hour
Join our team as a Senior Warehouse Associate!
We’re looking for a dependable, team-oriented individual who thrives in a fast-paced environment. The Senior Warehouse Associate (SWA) plays a key role in daily warehouse operations — from organizing donations and operating forklifts to helping lead the team and supporting the Donated Goods Manager. This position is ideal for someone with strong organizational skills and hands-on warehouse experience who takes pride in accuracy, safety, and teamwork.
What You’ll Do
- Operate forklifts to transport bales, pallets, and capsacks safely throughout the warehouse.
- Unload trucks and ensure donations are sorted and stored efficiently.
- Prepare daily warehouse plans based on direction from the Donated Goods Manager.
- Lead morning meetings and assist with daily team coordination.
- Complete end-of-day reporting and close the warehouse as needed.
- Load trailers and containers, ensuring accurate documentation and reporting.
- Assist in maintaining and organizing warehouse inventory.
- Move 20’ box trucks to and from docks as needed.
- Support a positive, customer-focused environment with internal and external partners.
- Follow all safety and company policies to maintain a secure, organized workspace.
Qualifications
- Forklift Certification required (must maintain active certification).
- Previous warehouse or logistics experience preferred.
- Ability to lift up to 60 lbs and stand for up to 10 hours a day.
- Strong communication, organizational, and multitasking skills.
- Reliable attendance and punctuality.
- Valid driver’s license with a clean motor vehicle report.
- Familiarity with UPS/FedEx or other shipping carriers is a plus.
Why You’ll Love Working Here
- Supportive and team-focused environment.
- Opportunities to learn and grow within the organization.
- Meaningful work supporting community-focused operations