Material Handler

Wavepoint 3PL; Erie (Erie County); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly Pay

Paid Vacation and Sick Time

Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance

Flexible Spending Account

8 Paid holiday days

Company-paid Life Insurance

Company match 401(k) Retirement Saving

Job summary

Wavepoint 3PL is seeking a Material Handler to operate forklifts, move and stage goods, and support warehouse operations with a focus on accuracy and safety.

The role requires staying alert while handling inbound/outbound shipments, verifying lot numbers, and ensuring proper stock rotation. You will work on-site in a fast-paced environment with a strong emphasis on safety, accuracy, and teamwork.

Qualifications

• Prior forklift experience is required.
• Safe driving operations are expected.
• Detail-oriented with a results-driven mindset.
• Standing 4-8 hours daily.
• Ability to walk short distances.
• Able to lift 10–60 lbs and overhead lifting.
• Push/pull heavy loads safely.
• Climb/balance on/off equipment.
• Must speak/read/understand English.
• Simple problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Inspect trailers and inbound materials for damages; report to supervision.
• Verify quantities, lot numbers, and production codes against manifests.
• Unload inbound trailer shipments safely and efficiently.
• Move products to appropriate storage locations.
• Pull and prepare products for shipment; verify locations and quantities.
• Perform picking to meet customer service standards.
• Inspect outbound materials for damages; report to supervision.
• Move products from staging to trailers as needed.
• Load, unload, move, stack and stage products using forklifts and related equipment.
• Inspect equipment daily and report safety issues.
• Operate all equipment safely according to prescribed methods.
• Maintain records for inventory control and security.
• Ensure proper stock rotation.

Skills

Forklift experience

Safe driving operations

Detail-oriented

Stand 4-8 hours

Walking ability

Lifting 10-60 lbs

Push/Pull

Climbing/Balance

English proficiency

Problem-solving

Tools

Forklift operation

Job description

Description

The legacy that is today Wavepoint is a story of successfully creating and executing customer-driven solutions that align with ever-changing market conditions, born out of the demand for single-source logistics both responsive and competitive. We’d like to say we planned it all back in 1978 when we booked the first truckload, but, in full disclosure, we followed the market as it drove us to where we are today. Things have changed – and keep changing – and we're a 3PL provider for these times. Grassroots growth of individual trucking, warehousing, and brokerage enterprises brought together under new entrepreneurial leadership is now aligned with the shared visions of excellence, supported by a talented staff and best-in‑class assets, and the all-important ‘can‑do’ spirit.

Summary:

The Material Handler is responsible for operating a forklift to move, locate, relocate, stack, count, unload, and load merchandise within the warehouse. The Material Handler is responsible for the safe and efficient use of industrial vehicles and equipment. The Material Handler is responsible for order selection and inspection, as needed. The incumbent must have a clear understanding of, and adhere to, Wavepoint Warehousing's operational and safety policies and procedures. The incumbent will also be asked to assist in unstacking, packing, shrink wrapping, and restacking pallets of products to make a variety of display packs for customers.

Benefits Offered:

• Weekly Pay
• Paid Vacation and Sick Time
• Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account
• 8 Paid holiday days
• Company-paid Life Insurance
• Company match 401(k) Retirement Savings

Material Handler Job Description

• Inspect trailers and inbound materials for signs of shipment damage, contamination, and infestation. Report any damages to supervision.
• Verify quantities, lot numbers, and production code dates against manifests and driver documents. Report any shortages, misplacements, or discrepancies to supervision.
• Unload inbound trailer shipments safely and efficiently.
• Move the product to the appropriate storage locations.
• Pull and prepare the product for shipment, ensuring that the product comes from the proper locations and that the quantities and lot numbers agree with the picking documents.
• Perform picking duties in an efficient manner that meets customer service standards.
• Inspect trailers and outbound materials for signs of damage, contamination, and infestation. Report any damages to supervision.
• Safely and efficiently move products from the staging or storage areas into trailers.
• Load, unload, move, stack, and stage products and materials using sit-down and stand-up style forklifts, or other power equipment with various attachments.
• Inspect equipment daily and verify that it is operational and meets safety requirements, prior to the start of the day’s activity. Report any issues to supervision.
• Operate all equipment safely and efficiently, following prescribed work methods.
• Keep appropriate records and reports to guarantee that inventory control and security are maintained.
• Ensure proper stock rotation.

Requirements

Material Handler Requirements:

• Prior forklift experience
• Safe driving operations
• Detail-oriented and results-driven
• Standing 4-8 hours a day
• Walking for short periods
• Lifting, occasional heavy lifting, overhead lifting, from floor level, weights from 10-60 lbs., and lifting while moving the body in various motions
• Pushing/Pulling
• Climbing/Balance, off forklift, trucks, docks, anything else that requires a step up or down
• Bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl
• Must be able to speak, read, and understand the English language
• Simple problem-solving skills