Material Control Associate Jobs in Liverpool, NY

We are looking for a Stockroom Associate to join our team at Bluefors in Syracuse, NY. In this role, you will support our manufacturing operations by receiving, organizing, and moving materials, parts, and supplies throughout the facility. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys hands-on work, takes pride in staying organized, and wants to contribute to a fast-paced, high-tech manufacturing environment. Interested? Keep reading!

Your tasks will include receiving and inspecting incoming deliveries from parcel and common carriers, verifying part numbers, quantities, and purchase order information against packing slips. You will identify and document any damaged materials and notify the appropriate teams for resolution. Using our ERP system, you will pick parts from warehouse locations and prepare them for delivery to production areas, ensuring materials are accurately issued and transferred. You will support First In, First Out (FIFO) inventory practices, communicate potential stock-outs, and deliver parts and bins to production teams throughout the facility. In addition, you will operate material handling equipment such as forklifts and hand trucks, maintain a clean and organized warehouse, and perform other duties as assigned.

We are looking for a candidate with a high school diploma or GED and some related experience or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Experience in a warehouse or manufacturing environment is preferred. The ideal candidate will have strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and the ability to work independently with minimal supervision. You should be comfortable using basic computer systems, and experience with ERP systems and FIFO inventory methods is preferred. Strong written and verbal communication skills, a customer-service mindset, and the ability to adapt to changing priorities are essential. You should also be able to operate material handling equipment or be willing to learn.

We also appreciate candidates who have prior experience operating forklifts, chain hoists, hand trucks, or other warehouse equipment. Familiarity with manufacturing environments and an understanding of inventory control practices will help you stand out. A proactive attitude, willingness to take on additional responsibilities, and commitment to maintaining a safe and efficient workspace are highly valued. Candidates who align with our values of teamwork, dependability, continuous learning, and safety will thrive in this role.

We offer you an interesting, challenging, and responsible position, along with the support of a highly skilled and growing organization. This is an excellent opportunity for your professional growth in a dynamic, enthusiastic, and collaborative team where we work together and support each other. We foster a multicultural work environment with room to grow, where you can use your potential and further develop your skills.

We offer a generous benefits package including health, dental, vision, 401(k), long- and short-term disability, life insurance, training, tuition reimbursement, vacation, and Paid Time Off (PTO).

Location: Syracuse, NY
Pay range: $19.71 – $28.36/hr. (DOE)

Main Responsibilities include the following:
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Receive and inspect incoming deliveries from parcel and common carriers

• Verify shipment contents, part numbers, quantities, and purchase order information

• Identify and document damaged materials and notify appropriate teams

• Use the ERP system to pick and issue materials for production

• Deliver parts and bins to production teams throughout the manufacturing area

• Use hand scanners to issue and transfer materials as needed

• Support First In, First Out (FIFO) inventory practices

• Communicate current and potential stock-outs to appropriate teams

• Operate forklifts and other material handling equipment

• Maintain a clean and organized warehouse according to department guidelines

• Perform additional duties as assigned

What We Expect from You

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED), or equivalent combination of education and experience

• One to three months of related experience or training preferred

• Experience in a warehouse or manufacturing environment preferred

• Experience working with an ERP system preferred

• Familiarity with FIFO inventory management practices preferred

• Strong written and verbal communication skills

• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail

• Basic computer skills

• Ability to operate or learn to operate forklifts, chain hoists, hand trucks, and similar equipment

• Customer-service mindset and ability to support internal production teams

• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision

• Willingness to adapt to changing priorities and take on additional responsibilities

• Commitment to safety and alignment with company Leadership Principles and workplace competencies

• Excellent command of English, both written and spoken

We Also Appreciate

• Prior forklift certification or material handling equipment experience

• Experience supporting manufacturing or production operations

• Knowledge of inventory control and warehouse best practices

• A proactive approach to identifying and resolving issues

• Strong problem-solving and time management skills

• A team-oriented mindset and collaborative work style

• Positive attitude and strong alignment with company values, including safety, diversity, and organizational effectiveness

Physical Demands
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, walk, reach with arms and hands, and use hand and finger dexterity. The employee is also frequently required to stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, and talk or hear. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required include close, distance, and peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment
This role operates in a manufacturing environment and interacts primarily with internal customers in a professional, courteous, and cooperative manner. Required personal protective equipment (PPE) must be worn as applicable. The employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts and may occasionally be exposed to humid conditions, fumes or airborne particles, heat, cold, risk of electrical shock, and vibration. The noise level may be moderately loud at times.

This role does not offer sponsorship for work authorization.

Bluefors Cryocooler Technologies, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration regardless of disability status, veteran status, or any other New York State or federally protected characteristic