Spotter/Material Handler (Schedule: Sunday - Thursday 9pm - 5am)

Shelby American, Inc.; North East (Erie County); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading logistics provider in the North East seeks a Material Handler / Yard Spotter. In this hybrid role, you will operate forklifts in the warehouse and coordinate trailers outside. The job demands physical activity, focus on safety, and teamwork while offering competitive benefits.

Benefits

Weekly Pay

Shift Differential Offered for 3rd Shift

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

Qualifications

• Prior forklift and/or yard spotter experience preferred.
• Ability to speak, read, and understand English.
• Comfortable working in various climates (0°F to 100°F).

Responsibilities

• Operate forklifts to move, store, and prepare freight.
• Ensure proper trailer positioning and yard organization.
• Conduct pre- and post-trip inspections of spotter trucks.

Skills

Safe equipment operation

Attention to detail

Team-oriented

Education

Forklift certification

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 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. \

Benefits Offered:

• Weekly Pay
• Shift Differential Offered for 3rd Shift
• 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

This hybrid role of Material Handler / Yard Spotter ensures the efficient flow of goods through the warehouse and yard. Inside the warehouse, you’ll safely operate forklifts to move, store, and prepare freight, and assist in packing and palletizing custom product displays. Outside the warehouse, you’ll act as a yard spotter, ensuring trailers are positioned properly and the yard remains organized and operational.

Material Handler Duties

• Operate sit-down and stand-up forklifts to load/unload, move, stack, and stage products.
• Inspect inbound/outbound trailers for damage, contamination, and discrepancies.
• Perform order picking, staging, and product preparation based on shipping documents.
• Build custom display pallets: unpack, mix products, re-stack, and shrink-wrap as needed.
• Conduct daily equipment inspections; report any issues to supervisors.
• Maintain inventory accuracy and proper stock rotation.
• Assist in physical inventory counts and other general warehouse duties.
• Keep the work area clean and free of debris.

Yard Spotter Duties

• Coordinate trailer movements with the shipping office and warehouse team.
• Perform daily yard checks to ensure trailer placement and organization.
• Conduct pre- and post-trip inspections of spotter truck and trailers.
• Monitor trailer conditions; red tag and report issues to maintenance.
• Maintain orderly drop lots and assist with snow removal and site cleanliness as needed.
• Support dock operations by positioning trailers and assisting other drivers.

Requirements

Yard Spotter/Material Handler Requirements

• CDL license preferred but not required
• Experience: Prior forklift and/or yard spotter experience preferred.
  
• Physical Demands:
  • Standing, walking, bending, lifting (up to 60 lbs), and climbing are required.
  • Must be comfortable working in various climates (0°F to 100°F, indoor/outdoor, dry/wet conditions).
    
• Skills:
  • Safe equipment operation and driving skills.
  • Strong attention to detail and ability to follow instructions.
  • Must be able to speak, read, and understand English.
  • Team-oriented with a positive attitude and ability to work independently.

• Certifications: Forklift certification is preferred (or the ability to be certified).