Forklift Operator Order Picker - All shifts!

RJW Logistics Group•Joliet, IL

6d•Onsite

About The Position

RJW Logistics Group is hiring a Forklift Operator Order Picker for all shifts. RJW is dedicated to hiring and developing talent and is committed to employee success and continuous innovation in the retail logistics industry. They offer an Employee Ownership Program where employees can become co-owners, enjoy financial rewards, and feel a deeper connection to the company. This program costs nothing to the employee and provides yearly shares based on salary.

Requirements

1 year’s forklift driving experience in a warehouse using sit down forklifts and walkies.
Good stable work and attendance record.
Must be able to effectively communicate, read, write, and speak English.
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.
Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.
Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, and customers.
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percentage and to draw and interpret bar graphs.
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
Ability to determine “root cause” of problem and determine corrective action.
Knowledge of Business Operating Systems, Internet software, Word Processing, and Spreadsheet software.
Must be able to occasionally lift and/or move up to 60 pounds.
Must be able to be on foot for full shift (8 hours).
Must be able to work more than continuous 8 hours when required.
Must be in sound physical health as determined by a certified licensed physician with no evidence of the use of controlled substances.

Nice To Haves

Possess a sense of urgency, accountability, and be able to work with limited supervision.
General understanding of computers and handheld RF equipment.
Ability to work as part of a team.
Attention to detail and quality is 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 are helpful.
Major experience on sit down forklifts and walkies.
Experience in building pallets with stock and breaking down stock to fill independent orders.
Experienced in cross docking freight process.
Ability to work in a fast-paced warehouse.

Responsibilities

Operate forklifts and walkies safely and efficiently.
Maintain warehouse area with orderly stacking and good housekeeping.
Ensure all shipments are correctly staged, checked, and loaded properly.
Perform duties to provide material handling services for warehouse shipping and receiving handling activities.
Work from warehouse operations sheets using a forklift to pick customer orders.
Always maintain forklifts and walkies safely following all safety policies and procedures.
Pick product from inventory for order fulfillment.
Drive sits down forklifts and walkies.
Assemble individual packages into ship ready orders.
Move stock to proper warehouse locations.
Learn day-to-day warehouse operations.
Comply with safety guidelines.
Verify orders are complete and accurate.
Pick each customer order in the most effective manner possible to minimize shipping costs and ensure product safety.
Other tasks as assigned by manager.

Benefits

Attendance Incentive - Up to $2400 bonus for good attendance.
Referral Bonus - Up to $500 per referral.
Hiring Bonus - Up to $1000.
Step increase program- Pay will increase by $.50 after 90 days and again after 180 days (Material Handlers Only).
Certified/qualified Forklift/Walkie Rider/Cherry Picker drivers will receive an additional $0.50 p.hr.
Certified/qualified Reach Truck drivers will receive an additional $1.00 p.hr.
Employee Ownership Program.
401(k) & 401(k) Matching.
Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance.
Employee Discount.
Flexible Spending Account.
Health Savings Account.
Paid Time Off & Sick Days.
Short & Long-Term Disability Insurance.
Accidental & Critical Illness Insurance.