Material Handler – FREEZER POSITION

Wavepoint; Erie (Erie County); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Wavepoint Cold Storage is seeking dependable, hardworking individuals to join our warehouse team in Erie, PA. This role involves operating sit-down and stand-up forklifts, loading/unloading trailers and railcars, and picking customer orders.

Work will be in a freezer environment for most of the day; candidates must be comfortable with cold temperatures and PPE. Strong attention to detail, reliable attendance, and basic math are essential, with flexible shifts.

Qualifications

• Forklift experience required and operating sit-down/stand-up forklifts.
• Comfort working in a freezer environment for extended periods.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Good communication skills and ability to follow directions.

Responsibilities

• Operate sit-down and stand-up forklifts.
• Load and unload trailers and railcars.
• Pick and prepare customer orders.
• Move, stack, and store product.
• Check quantities, lot numbers, temperatures, and dates.
• Assist with inventory and stock rotation.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work area.

Skills

Forklift operation

Freezer environment

Attention to detail

Communication

Basic math

Follow instructions

Attendance

Shift flexibility

Job description

Wavepoint Cold Storage is looking for dependable, hardworking individuals to join our warehouse team!

What You’ll Do

• Operating sit-down and stand-up forklifts
• Loading and unloading trailers and railcars
• Picking and preparing customer orders
• Moving, stacking, and storing product
• Checking product quantities, lot numbers, temperatures, and dates
• Assisting with inventory and stock rotation
• Maintaining a clean, safe, and organized work area

Freezer Environment

This position will spend most of the workday working inside a freezer. Candidates must be comfortable working in freezer environment for extended periods of time and wearing required cold-weather PPE.

Requirements

• Ability to work in a freezer environment for most of the workday, including temperatures below zero
• Forklift experience required
• Ability to safely operate sit-down and stand-up forklifts
• Strong attention to detail
• Good communication and basic math skills
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions
• Reliable attendance and a strong work ethic
• Ability to work various shifts and schedules

Physical Requirements

Candidates must be able to stand, walk, bend, reach, push, pull, and lift throughout the workday and safely perform work in a freezer environment.

If you're looking for a hands-on warehouse position and are comfortable working in a freezer environment, we'd like to hear from you!