Cross Dock Material Handler/Loader-1st Shift

RJW Logistics Group • Romeoville, IL

17h • Onsite

About The Position

RJW Logistics Group is hiring a Cross Dock Material Handler/Loader to load and unload RJW trucks and outside carriers, store shipments correctly in the warehouse, and pick customer orders from warehouse inventory. The role involves operating forklifts and walkies safely and efficiently, maintaining orderly warehouse areas, and ensuring shipments are properly staged, checked, and loaded. Employees use warehouse operations sheets to pick customer orders and follow all applicable safety policies and procedures.

The position requires working as part of a team in a fast-paced warehouse, with limited supervision and attention to accuracy, quality, communication, and problem resolution. The employee may need to work overtime or provide coverage for other shifts. The listed base pay is $20 per hour for the first shift. Additional incentives and pay increases may apply, including attendance, referral, and hiring bonuses; step increases for material handlers; and additional hourly pay for qualified equipment operators.

RJW describes an Employee Ownership Program under which employees may receive yearly shares based on salary at no cost while employed by the company. The work environment may include occasional exposure to moving mechanical parts and fumes or airborne particles, with noise ranging from quiet to moderately loud. The job description also notes that duties and responsibilities may change based on business needs.

Requirements

• At least 1 year of warehouse forklift driving experience using sit-down forklifts and walkies.
• Good, stable work and attendance record.
• High school diploma or GED.
• Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English effectively.
• Ability to use basic computer and handheld RF equipment; knowledge of business operating systems, internet software, word processing, and spreadsheet software.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide using whole numbers, fractions, and decimals, and to calculate rates, ratios, and percentages and interpret bar graphs.
• Ability to solve practical problems, interpret written, oral, diagram, or schedule instructions, identify root causes, and determine corrective actions.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced warehouse with attention to detail and quality.
• Good communication, problem-resolution, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to occasionally lift and/or move up to 60 pounds and remain on foot for an 8-hour shift.
• Ability to work more than 8 continuous hours when required.
• Must be in sound physical health as determined by a certified licensed physician, with no evidence of controlled-substance use.

Nice To Haves

• Warehousing certifications.
• Experience operating a sit-down forklift and walkie rider.
• Experience building pallets with stock and breaking down stock to fill individual orders.
• Experience with cross-docking freight.
• PC skills.
• Certification or qualification to operate a forklift, walkie rider, cherry picker, or reach truck.

Responsibilities

• Pick product from inventory to fulfill customer orders.
• Operate sit-down forklifts and walkies safely.
• Assemble individual packages into ship-ready orders.
• Move stock to appropriate warehouse locations.
• Learn and perform day-to-day warehouse operations.
• Follow safety guidelines and procedures.
• Verify that orders are complete and accurate.
• Pick customer orders efficiently to minimize shipping costs and protect products.
• Load and unload RJW trucks and outside carriers.
• Store shipments properly and ensure freight is staged, checked, and loaded correctly.
• Maintain orderly warehouse areas through proper stacking and housekeeping.
• Perform other tasks as assigned by a manager.
• Work with limited supervision, demonstrate accountability and urgency, and contribute as part of a team.
• Provide overtime flexibility and coverage for other shifts when needed.

Benefits

• Attendance incentive of up to $2,400 for good attendance, subject to policy rules.
• Referral bonus of up to $500 per referral, subject to policy rules.
• Hiring bonus of up to $1,000, subject to policy rules.
• Material handler step increases of $0.50 per hour after 90 days and again after 180 days.
• Additional $0.50 per hour for certified or qualified forklift, walkie rider, or cherry picker drivers.
• Additional $1.00 per hour for certified or qualified reach truck drivers.
• Employee Ownership Program: yearly shares based on salary at no cost while employed, with potential financial gains through share appreciation.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED