Material Handler Lead - All Shifts (Woodridge/Bolingbrook)
About The Position
RJW Logistics Group is hiring a Material Handler Lead. Our people are our future, and they come first. RJW is dedicated to hiring and developing talent who want to make an impact and be a part of an industry-leading organization. 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 maintains the warehouse area with orderly stacking and good housekeeping; ensures all shipments are correctly staged, checked, and loaded properly; performs duties to provide material handling services for warehouse shipping and receiving handling activities. Ensures that Material Handlers are operating forklift and walkies safely at all times following all safety policies and procedures. This position reports to the shift supervisor.
Requirements
- EXPERIENCE with WALKIE RIDER AND/OR REACH TRUCK REQUIRED
- 2-4 years in a warehouse environment.
- Good stable work and attendance record.
- 1 year plus experience on Walkie Rider & Reach.
- High School Diploma or general education diploma (GED).
Nice To Haves
- Warehousing certifications a plus.
- PC skills helpful.
Responsibilities
- Properly receive, unload, move, and tag incoming parts and equipment.
- 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
- Pull and stage parts for production and complete requisitions for parts shortages.
- Collect and properly package inventory and purchased items needing shipment.
- Must 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.
- General understanding of computers and handheld RF equipment.
- Ability to work as part of a team and lead.
- 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.
- PC skills 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.
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) 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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
