General Labor (Receiver) - All shifts!

RJW Logistics Group • Plainfield, IL

4h • Onsite

About The Position

The General Labor (Receiver) position receives product using an RF scanner and supports efficient warehouse operations. Duties include handling and checking inbound and outbound shipments, moving and storing product, staging and loading freight, maintaining an orderly warehouse, and following safety procedures. The role may also involve cross-dock freight processing and spotting trailers to support yard organization. Employees may be asked to perform other duties as assigned.

The position requires warehouse experience using an RF scanner, a stable work record, and a high school diploma or GED. Candidates must be able to communicate in English, work in a fast-paced warehouse, and handle physical tasks including lifting and moving products weighing up to 50 pounds. The posting lists first- and second-shift openings and notes that shifts of 10 to 12 hours, overtime, and coverage for other shifts may be necessary.

Requirements

• 3–6 months of warehouse General Labor experience using an RF scanner.
• Good, stable work record.
• High school diploma or GED.
• Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English.
• General understanding of computers and handheld RF equipment.
• Attention to detail and quality.
• Good communication, problem-resolution, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work with limited supervision and demonstrate urgency and accountability.
• Flexibility to work overtime, shifts of 10 to 12 hours when necessary, and provide coverage for other shifts.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced warehouse.
• Ability to perform basic arithmetic and calculate rates, ratios, and percentages; ability to interpret bar graphs.
• Ability to solve practical problems, interpret written and verbal instructions, and identify root causes and corrective actions.
• Ability to occasionally lift or move up to 50 pounds and perform the physical activities described in the posting.
• Ability to work more than eight continuous hours when required.
• Ability to maintain accuracy and concentration under stressful conditions and manage more than one task at a time.
• Ability to read and discern visual images on different media with 20/20 corrected vision.
• Ability to speak and communicate clearly by telephone and in front of others.
• 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 a forklift, walkie rider, or cherry picker, which qualifies for an additional $0.50 per hour.
• Certification or qualification to operate a reach truck, which qualifies for an additional $1.00 per hour.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Warehouse Manager in ensuring efficient warehouse operations.
• Use an RF scanner and perform manual product picking, quality checks, wrapping, staging, and labeling.
• Load and unload RJW trucks, trailers, and outside carriers' equipment safely and efficiently according to proper procedures.
• Pick and move stock weighing from 1 to 50 pounds multiple times.
• Ensure shipments are correctly staged and loaded.
• Maintain orderly warehouse stacking and good housekeeping.
• Process outbound cross-dock freight as needed.
• Store stock properly and move products into storage racks.
• Record and verify shipment accuracy against paperwork for incoming and outgoing shipments and deliveries.
• Complete required documentation and paperwork.
• Follow OSHA regulations and RJW safety policies and procedures.
• Handle customer products properly and orderly.
• Inspect deliveries for poor packing, condition, and damage; alert the Warehouse Supervisor to problems and take photographs if necessary.
• Immediately report accidents, incidents, stock damage, or building damage to the Shift Supervisor.
• Spot trailers to maintain efficient yard organization and equipment flow.
• Keep dock-door access areas inside and outside the facility clear of debris or snow.
• Perform other duties as assigned by a manager or supervisor.

Benefits

• Employee Ownership Program with shares provided yearly based on salary while employed; participation is described as having no cost to the employee.
• 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.
• Pay increases of $0.50 after 90 days and again after 180 days.
• Additional hourly pay for certified or qualified equipment operators.

What This Job Offers

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