RJW Logistics Group
RJW Logistics Group
Posted 3 months ago
Full Time
Romeoville, Illinois
In Person
Smart Summary
Responsibilities
The Material Handler/Case Picker is responsible for operating a walkie rider or reach truck to handle freight efficiently and maintain an orderly warehouse. This includes loading and unloading trucks, staging shipments, and ensuring safety protocols are followed.
Qualifications
Seeking a Material Handler/Case Picker for 2nd shift operations, requiring 6+ months of forklift experience (reach & walkie rider) in a warehouse environment. Candidates must have a high school diploma or GED and a stable work record, with warehousing certifications being a plus. Good communication skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment are essential.
Job Description
Available Shifts & Pay Rate:
D Shift (Tuesday - Friday) 4pm to 2:30am ($19/HR$ 1 shift differential)
E Shift (Sunday - Wednesday) 4pm to 2:30am ($21/HR)
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.
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Job Purpose: To operate a walkie rider or reach 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 walkie rider 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 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.
o 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 sit down forklifts, reach & walkie rider
• 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:
• 6 months plus of forklift driving experience in a warehouse using reach & walkie rider
• Good stable work record.
Education and/or Experience Required:
• High School Diploma or general education diploma (GED).
• Warehousing certifications a plus.
Benefits:
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