Material Handler

Wavepoint; Erie (Erie County); On-site; USD 22,041 - 30,307; 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 is seeking a reliable Material Handler to operate forklifts and move goods within our Erie warehouse. You will inspect inbound/outbound shipments, verify quantities, and assist with packing and staging to ensure accurate orders and timely restocking.

The role requires forklift experience, physical stamina, and the ability to read and follow safety guidelines. We offer weekly pay, health benefits, a 401(k) plan, and paid time off.

Qualifications

• Prior forklift experience is required.
• Safe driving operations proficiency.
• Detail-oriented with accuracy in handling materials.
• Ability to stand 4–8 hours daily and perform walking.
• Ability to lift 10–60 lbs, overhead as needed.
• Ability to push/pull loads safely.
• Climbing/balancing while moving around docks and equipment.
• Flexibility to bend, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl as required.
• Must be able to read, write, and understand English.
• Basic problem-solving skills for on-site tasks.

Responsibilities

• Inspect trailers and inbound materials for damage and infestation; report to supervision.
• Verify quantities, lot numbers, and production codes against manifests; report discrepancies.
• Unload inbound trailer shipments safely and efficiently.
• Move products to designated storage locations.
• Prepare and pick products ensuring correct locations and quantities.
• Perform picking duties efficiently to meet customer service standards.
• Inspect outbound materials for damage; report issues.
• Move products from staging to trailers safely.
• Operate forklifts and other equipment safely and efficiently.
• Maintain records to ensure inventory control and security.
• Ensure proper stock rotation.

Skills

Forklift experience

Safe driving

Detail-oriented

Stamina

Manual lifting

Pushing/Pulling

Balance/Climbing

Mobility (bend/kneel/crouch)

English literacy

Problem-solving

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.

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.

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