Material Handler 1

RJW Logistics Group • Romeoville, IL

3h • Onsite

About The Position

RJW Logistics Group is hiring for a Material Handler 1. 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 retail logistics. The company offers an Employee Ownership Program, an exciting opportunity designed to empower, motivate, and reward dedicated team members. This program provides an ownership stake, potential for increased earnings through share appreciation, a deeper connection and commitment to work, and fosters a collaborative and supportive work environment. The program costs nothing to employees, and shares are given yearly based on salary. The Material Handler 1 handles all inbound freight properly and orderly, maintains the warehouse area with orderly stacking and good housekeeping, loads and unloads RJW trucks/trailers and outside carriers safely using proper procedures, ensures all shipments are correctly staged, checked, and loaded properly, and is responsible for properly storing stock in the warehouse. This role performs duties to provide material handling services for warehouse shipping and receiving activities, working from warehouse operations sheets using a forklift to pick customer orders and load on trailers, while maintaining forklift safety at all times following all safety policies and procedures.

Requirements

• Flexible to work 10 to 12 hours shifts when necessary.
• Not afraid of heights.
• Possesses a sense of urgency, accountability, and be able to work with limited supervision.
• General understanding of computers and handheld RF equipment.
• Must be able to read, write, and understand English.
• Attention to detail and quality a must.
• Good communication, clear and concise, problem resolution, and people skills.
• Flexibility in working overtime when needed, and supplying coverage to other shifts.
• Experience using RF scanner.
• Experience in building pallets with stock and breaking down stock to fill independent orders.
• Experience in cross docking freight process.
• Ability to work in a fast paced warehouse.
• Good stable work record.
• High School Diploma or general education diploma (GED).

Nice To Haves

• Warehousing certifications a plus.
• PC skills helpful.

Responsibilities

• Assists Warehouse Manager to ensure efficient operation of the warehouse.
• Loads and unloads RJW truck / trailers safely and efficiently using proper procedures, including outside carriers equipment.
• Picking and moving stock from 1 lb. to 50 lbs. multiple times.
• Ensures all shipments are correctly staged and loaded properly.
• Maintains warehouse area with orderly stacking and good housekeeping.
• Processing outbound cross-dock freight as necessary.
• Oversees storing stock properly in the warehouse and moving product into the storage racks.
• Works from warehouse operations sheets using a forklift to pick customer orders and load on trailers.
• Records and verifies the accuracy of the shipments against the paperwork for incoming and outgoing shipments / deliveries.
• Ensures all documentation and paperwork is properly completed.
• Completes daily forklift maintenance inspections.
• Handles all customer products properly and orderly.
• Checks deliveries for poor packing, general condition of materials, and free of damage. Alerts Warehouse Supervisor of any problems, taking pictures if necessary.
• Reports all accidents / incidents, to employee, damage of stock, or building damage to the Shift Supervisor immediately.
• Spotting of trailers to maintain efficient yard organization and flow of equipment for the day.
• Maintains access to dock doors both inside and outside the facility keeping them free of debris or snow.
• Other tasks as assigned by manager.

Benefits

• Employee Ownership Program (Ownership Stake, Financial Rewards, Sense of Belonging, Community and Collaboration, No cost, Shares given yearly based on salary)
• 401(k) matching
• Medical/Dental/Vision insurance
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health savings account
• Paid time off
• Sick Days
• Long-term Disability Insurance
• Short-term Disability Insurance
• Accidental Insurance
• Critical Illness Insurance
• Disability Insurance

What This Job Offers

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