Material Handler Reach - IB Putaway 2nd Shift

RJW Logistics Group

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Posted 4 months ago

Full Time

Romeoville, Illinois

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Smart Summary

The Material Handler is responsible for operating forklifts safely and efficiently, handling freight, and maintaining an orderly warehouse. This role includes loading and unloading trucks, ensuring accurate shipments, and adhering to safety policies.

RJW Logistics Group is hiring a Material Handler to operate forklifts, handle freight, and maintain the warehouse area. Requires 3-6 months of forklift driving experience and a high school diploma or GED. Must be able to work flexible hours and lift up to 50 lbs.

Must Have Skills for ATS

Forklift Operation

Warehouse Management

Safety Procedures

Inventory Management

Team Collaboration

Attention to Detail

Problem Resolution

Communication Skills

Computer Skills

RF Equipment

Pallet Building

Cross Docking

Heavy Lifting

Time Management

Customer Service

Housekeeping

Job Description

Shift Schedule: Monday - Friday 4pm - 12:30am

Pay: $20/HR

RJW Logistics Group is HIRING!
OUR PEOPLE ARE OUR FUTURE. THAT’S WHY THEY COME FIRST.

RJW is dedicated to hiring and developing talent who want to make an impact and be a part of an industry-leading organization. At RJW, we are committed to our employees’ success and to producing continuous innovation that drives the retail logistics industry forward.

Empower Your Future with Our Employee Ownership Program

We are thrilled to announce the launch of our Employee Ownership Program—an exciting opportunity designed to empower, motivate, and reward our dedicated team members. At RJW, we believe that our employees are the heartbeat of our success, and we want to share that success with you. Here’s what you can look forward to:

  • Ownership Stake: Become a co-owner of the company and take pride in knowing that your hard work directly contributes to your own financial growth and the company's prosperity.
  • Financial Rewards: Enjoy the potential for increased earnings through share appreciation.
  • Sense of Belonging: Feel a deeper connection and commitment to your work as you become an integral part of the company's journey and success story.
  • Community and Collaboration: Join a community of like-minded individuals who are equally invested in the company's mission and vision, fostering a collaborative and supportive work environment.
  • Cost: Maybe the best detail about this program is that it cost nothing to you. As long as you are employed with RJW, you will enjoy the benefits of the program. Additionally, shares will be given to you on a yearly basis based on salary.

Our Employee Ownership Program is more than just a benefit—it's a path to building a brighter, more prosperous future together. Join us in taking this exciting step forward and become a valued co-owner of RJW. Together, we can achieve greatness.

Job Purpose: To operate forklifts safely and efficiently; handles all freight inbound or outbound properly and orderly; maintain warehouse area with orderly stacking and good housekeeping; loading / unloading of RJW truck / trailers and outside carriers safely and using proper procedures; ensures all shipments are correctly staged, checked, and loaded properly; responsible for properly storing stock in the warehouse; performs duties to provide material handling services for warehouse shipping and receiving handling activities. Works from warehouse operations sheets using a forklift to pick customer orders and load on trailers. Maintains forklift safety at all times following all safety policies and procedures.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Assists Warehouse Manager to ensure efficient operation of the warehouse.
  • Ability to operate reach truck and /or Walkie Rider.
  • General understanding of computers and handheld RF equipment.
  • Loads and unloads RJW truck / trailers safely and efficiently using proper procedures, including outside carriers equipment.
  • Flexible to work 10 to 12 hours shifts when necessary and not afraid of heights.
  • Picking and moving stock from 1 lb. to 50 lbs. multiple times.
  • Ensures all shipments are correctly staged and loaded properly.
  • Maintains warehouse area with orderly stacking and good housekeeping.
  • Processing outbound cross-dock freight as necessary.
  • Oversees storing stock properly in the warehouse and moving product into the storage racks.
  • Works from warehouse operations sheets using a forklift to pick customer orders and load on trailers.
  • Records and verifies the accuracy of the shipments against the paperwork for incoming and outgoing shipments / deliveries.
  • Ensures all documentation and paperwork is properly completed.
  • Operates forklifts safely and efficiently following all OSHA regulations, RJW safety policies, and procedures.
    • This includes wearing of seatbelts at all times when operating the forklift.
  • Completes daily forklift maintenance inspections.
  • Handles all customer products properly and orderly.
  • Checks deliveries for poor packing, general condition of materials, and free of damage. Alerts Warehouse Supervisor of any problems, taking pictures if necessary.
  • Reports all accidents / incidents, to employee, damage of stock, or building damage to the Shift Supervisor immediately.
  • Spotting of trailers to maintain efficient yard organization and flow of equipment for the day.
  • Maintains access to dock doors both inside and outside the facility keeping them free of debris or snow.
  • Other tasks as assigned by manager.

Additional Responsibilities:

  • Possesses a sense of urgency, accountability, and be able to work with limited supervision.
  • General understanding of computers and handheld RF equipment.
  • He/she must be able to read, write, and understand English.
  • Attention to detail and quality a must.
  • Good communication, clear and concise, problem resolution, and people skills.
  • Flexibility in working overtime when needed, and supplying coverage to other shifts.
  • PC skills helpful.
  • Major experience on reach truck or stand-up forklift/EPJs
  • Experience in building pallets with stock and breaking down stock to fill independent orders.
  • Experience in cross docking freight process.
  • Ability to work in a fast paced warehouse.

Qualifications:

  • 3-6 months of forklift driving experience in a warehouse using reach truck/stand-up forklifts and Electric Pallet Jacks.
  • Good stable work record.

Education and/or Experience Required:

  • High School Diploma or general education diploma (GED).
  • Warehousing certifications a plus.

Benefits:

  • 401(k) matching
  • Medical/Dental/Vision insurance
  • Employee discount
  • Flexible spending account
  • Health savings account
  • Paid time off
  • Sick Days
  • Long-term Disability Insurance
  • Short-term Disability Insurance
  • Accidental Insurance
  • Critical Illness Insurance
  • Disability Insurance

This is not the JD in its entirety.

RJW Logistics Group

RJW Logistics Group is a leading retail logistics and consolidation provider that out-performs the market by bringing your product to the retail shelf on-time, in-full, and at a lower overall cost. We serve over 100 national retailers, delivering our customers’ products 98%+ OTIF on average, and offering compliance solutions that ensure you don’t experience fines and fees. Our full suite of in-house customer solutions and proprietary technologies streamline the supply chain process and simplify your retail efforts, including value-added services, asset-based transportation and warehousing, 99%+ inventory accuracy, automated dispute resolution, online traceability, trade show services, and more.

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