Cross Dock Material Handler/Loader-1st Shift

RJW Logistics Group • Romeoville, IL

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About The Position

RJW Logistics Group is hiring a first-shift Cross Dock Material Handler/Loader. The role handles loading and unloading RJW trucks and outside carriers, storing shipments in the warehouse, and picking customer orders from inventory. The employee operates forklifts and walkies, stages and checks shipments, and ensures orders are assembled and loaded accurately and safely.

This position requires working from warehouse operations sheets, maintaining orderly warehouse areas, and following safety procedures. The employee will learn day-to-day warehouse operations and may perform other duties as assigned. The job offers a base pay of $20 per hour, attendance, referral, and hiring incentives, step increases for Material Handlers, additional hourly pay for qualified equipment operators, and participation in the employee ownership program while employed with RJW.

Requirements

• At least 1 year of warehouse forklift driving experience using sit-down forklifts and walkies.
• High school diploma or GED.
• Good, stable work and attendance record.
• Ability to effectively communicate, read, write, and speak English.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret business materials, technical procedures, and regulations; write reports, correspondence, and procedure manuals; and present information and respond to questions.
• Ability to perform basic arithmetic and 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 action.
• Knowledge of business operating systems, internet software, word processing, and spreadsheet software.
• General understanding of computers and handheld RF equipment.
• Attention to detail and quality, good communication and people skills, and problem-resolution ability.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced warehouse and with limited supervision.
• 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.
• PC skills.
• Certification or qualification to operate forklifts, walkie riders, cherry pickers, or reach trucks.
• Experience building pallets with stock and breaking down stock to fill individual orders.
• Experience with cross-docking freight processes.

Responsibilities

• Load and unload RJW trucks and outside carriers.
• Ensure shipments are properly stored in the warehouse.
• Use warehouse operations sheets and forklifts to pick customer orders.
• Operate sit-down forklifts and walkies safely and efficiently while following safety policies and procedures.
• Pick product from inventory for order fulfillment.
• Assemble individual packages into ship-ready orders.
• Move stock to proper warehouse locations.
• Maintain orderly warehouse areas through proper stacking and good housekeeping.
• Ensure shipments are correctly staged, checked, and loaded.
• Verify customer orders are complete and accurate.
• Pick orders efficiently to minimize shipping costs and protect products.
• Build pallets with stock and break down stock to fill individual orders.
• Perform cross-docking freight handling activities.
• Learn day-to-day warehouse operations and comply with safety guidelines.
• Provide material-handling services for warehouse shipping and receiving.
• Work with limited supervision, show urgency and accountability, and contribute as part of a team.
• Provide coverage to other shifts and work overtime when needed.
• Perform other tasks as assigned by a manager.

Benefits

• Attendance incentive bonus of up to $2,400, subject to policy rules and details.
• Referral bonus of up to $500 per referral, subject to policy rules and details.
• Hiring bonus of up to $1,000, subject to policy rules and details.
• 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 with yearly shares based on salary while employed with RJW; participation costs the employee nothing.
• Potential financial rewards through share appreciation.

What This Job Offers

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