Spotter

Job Description

Job Description

I.K. Hofmann has an exciting short-term project opportunity with excellent pay!

Responsibilities

• Spot and direct forklift movement to support safe material handling
• Guide operators in tight spaces, staging areas, and loading zones
• Watch for pedestrians, obstacles, and hazards; help maintain safe clearance
• Communicate clearly using hand signals, verbal direction, or radios as assigned
• Keep travel paths, staging areas, and work zones clear
• Support loading/unloading by helping control foot traffic and work area flow
• Assist with staging, organizing, and moving materials by hand as needed
• Report damaged materials, spills, blocked areas, or unsafe conditions
• Follow all site safety procedures, PPE requirements, and supervisor instructions

Qualifications

• Forklift driving experience not required; must be comfortable working around moving equipment
• Prior warehouse, logistics, material handling, construction, manufacturing, or general labor experience preferred
• Strong attention to surroundings and safety; dependable and reliable attendance
• Ability to communicate clearly and follow instructions
• Reliable transportation and ability to commit to the full one-month project

Essential Functions

• Must be able to remain in a stationary position for portions of the shift.
• Must be able to move and traverse throughout warehouse/yard/loading areas for most of the shift.
• Frequently positioning of oneself to perform work tasks
• Must be able to move, transport, push, and pull materials and equipment as needed.
• Must be able to communicate and exchange accurate information to support safe forklift movement.

Work Environment

• Warehouse, storage, yard, or project logistics setting; indoor and/or outdoor
• Work around forklifts, trucks, trailers, and active equipment traffic
• Noise may be loud; workspaces may not be temperature-controlled; PPE required

Schedule and Pay rate

Monday-Friday 7am-4:30pm - $20 an hour

To the extent permitted by law, passing consumer (drug screening and/or background check) report inquiries may be necessary for employment purposes.

ABOUT US

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