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

Wavepoint; North East (Erie County); Hybrid; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading logistics provider is seeking a Material Handler / Yard Spotter to ensure efficient goods flow in the warehouse and yard. This hybrid role involves operating forklifts and coordinating trailer movements, requiring attention to detail and safe equipment operation. Join a dynamic team dedicated to delivering responsive logistics solutions.

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.
• Must be comfortable working in various climates.

Responsibilities

• Operate forklifts to load/unload, move, stack, and stage products.
• Coordinate trailer movements and perform daily yard checks.
• Conduct pre- and post-trip inspections of spotter truck and trailers.

Skills

Safe equipment operation

Attention to detail

Team-oriented

Independent work

English proficiency

Education

Forklift certification

Job description

Wavepoint is a modern third-party logistics provider shaped by decades of customer-driven innovation. Originating in 1978, we've evolved through grassroots growth in trucking, warehousing, and brokerage—now unified under forward-thinking leadership. We are built on adaptability, entrepreneurial spirit, and the commitment to deliver responsive and competitive logistics solutions. At Wavepoint, our talented team and best-in-class assets power a “can-do” culture, ready to meet today's complex logistics demands.

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.

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

Key Responsibilities

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 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

• Experience: Prior forklift and/or yard spotter experience preferred.
• Physical Demands: Standing, walking, bending, lifting (up to 60 lbs), and climbing 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 preferred (or ability to be certified).

Additional Details

• Seniority level: Entry level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Management and Manufacturing
• Industries: Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain, and Storage