Spotter/Material Handler (Schedule: Tuesday- Friday 6:00 am - 4:00 pm)

WAVEPOINT3PL; North East (Erie County); Hybrid; USD 35,000 - 45,000; 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

Job summary

WAVEPOINT3PL is seeking a hybrid Material Handler/Yard Spotter responsible for ensuring the efficient flow of goods through the warehouse and yard. Ideal candidates will operate forklifts and assist in both inside and outside tasks, including maintaining inventory accuracy and trailer organization.

This role offers a comprehensive benefits package, including weekly pay, paid time off, medical insurance, and a 401(k) match. Experience with forklifts and safety certifications are preferred.

Qualifications

• Prior forklift and/or yard spotter experience preferred.
• CDL license preferred but not required.
• Forklift certification is preferred (or the ability to be certified).

Responsibilities

• Operate sit-down and stand-up forklifts to load/unload, move, stack, and stage products.
• Inspect inbound/outbound trailers for damage, contamination, and discrepancies.
• Maintain inventory accuracy and proper stock rotation.
• Coordinate trailer movements with the shipping office and warehouse team.

Skills

Safe equipment operation

Attention to detail

Team-oriented

English comprehension

Tools

Forklifts

Job description

About this position

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
• 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.

Yard Spotter/Material Handler Requirements

• CDL license preferred but not required
• 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).