W-12 Material Handler/Case Picker 1st Shift

RJW Logistics Group•Romeoville, IL

11h•$18 - $21•Onsite

About The Position

RJW is dedicated to hiring and developing talent who want to make an impact and be a part of an industry-leading organization. At RJW, we are committed to our employees’ success and to producing continuous innovation that drives the retail logistics industry forward. We are thrilled to announce the launch of our Employee Ownership Program—an exciting opportunity designed to empower, motivate, and reward our dedicated team members. At RJW, we believe that our employees are the heartbeat of our success, and we want to share that success with you. This role's purpose is to operate a Reach Truck or Walkie-Rider safely and efficiently; handle all freight inbound or outbound properly and orderly; maintain the warehouse area with orderly stacking and good housekeeping; load/unload RJW trucks/trailers and outside carriers safely and using proper procedures; ensure all shipments are correctly staged, checked, and loaded properly; be responsible for properly storing stock in the warehouse; and perform duties to provide material handling services for warehouse shipping and receiving handling activities. This role works from warehouse operations sheets using a forklift to pick customer orders and load on trailers, maintaining forklift safety at all times by following all safety policies and procedures.

Requirements

General understanding of computers and handheld RF equipment.
Flexible to work 10 to 12 hours shifts when necessary and not afraid of heights.
Possesses a sense of urgency, accountability, and be able to work with limited supervision.
He/she 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 on Reach Truck or Walkie-Rider & pass equipment test
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.
6 plus months of experience in a warehouse using Reach Truck or Walkie-Rider
Good stable work record.
High School Diploma or general education diploma (GED).

Nice To Haves

PC skills helpful.
Warehousing certifications a plus.

Responsibilities

Assists Warehouse Manager to ensure efficient operation of the warehouse.
Ability to operate Reach Truck or Walkie-Rider
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.
Operates forklifts safely and efficiently following all OSHA regulations, RJW safety policies, and procedures.
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.