Lead Material Handler (Forklift Operator) - All shifts

RJW Logistics Group • Lockport, IL

3d • Onsite

About The Position

RJW Logistics Group is hiring a Lead Material Handler. This role is crucial for maintaining the warehouse with orderly stacking and good housekeeping, ensuring all shipments are correctly staged, checked, and loaded properly. The position involves providing material handling services for warehouse shipping and receiving activities, with a strong emphasis on ensuring that Material Handlers operate forklifts and walkies safely at all times, adhering to all safety policies and procedures. RJW is dedicated to hiring and developing talent who want to make an impact and be a part of an industry-leading organization, committed to employee success and continuous innovation in the retail logistics industry. They also offer an Employee Ownership Program, allowing employees to become co-owners of the company with potential for increased earnings and a deeper sense of belonging.

Requirements

• EXPERIENCE with WALKIE RIDER & REACH TRUCK REQUIRED
• Experience with WMS (Warehouse Management Systems)
• Knowledge of QMS (Quality Management Systems) and Lean Warehousing
• Experience operating material handling equipment and using an RF scanner
• General understanding of computers and handheld RF equipment.
• Ability to read, write, and understand English.
• Attention to detail and quality a must.
• Good communication, clear and concise, problem resolution, and people skills.
• PC skills helpful.
• Major experience on sit down forklifts and walkies.
• Ability to work in a fast paced warehouse.
• 2-4 years in a warehouse environment.
• Good stable work and attendance record.
• High School Diploma or general education diploma (GED).
• 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 percent 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 feet for full shift (8 hours).
• Must be able to work in excess of 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

• Warehousing certifications a plus.

Responsibilities

• Properly receive, unload, move, and tag incoming parts and equipment.
• Pull and stage parts for production and complete requisitions for parts shortages.
• Collect and properly package inventory and purchased items needing shipment.
• Comply with the company's safety policies while using lifting devices (forklifts and scissor lifts) and clean initiative standards.
• Learn day to day warehouse operations.
• Verify orders are complete and accurate.
• Pick each customer order in the most effective manner possible to minimize shipping costs and insure product safety.
• Other tasks as assigned by supervisor or manager.
• Possess a sense of urgency, accountability, and be able to work with limited supervision.
• Ability to work as part of a team and lead.
• Flexibility in working overtime when needed, and supplying coverage to other shifts.
• Build pallets with stock and break down stock to fill independent orders.
• Cross dock freight process.

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.
• Certified/Qualified Forklift/Walkie Rider/Cherry Picker drivers will receive an additional $0.50/hr.
• Certified/Qualified Reach Truck drivers will receive an additional $1.00/hr.
• Employee Ownership Program

What This Job Offers

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