Material Handler Lead (Forklift Operator) - All shifts

RJW Logistics Group • Plainfield, IL

5d • $22 - $25

About The Position

RJW Logistics Group is hiring a Material Handler Lead to provide material-handling services for warehouse shipping and receiving. The role maintains orderly warehouse areas and good housekeeping, ensures shipments are correctly staged, checked, and loaded, and ensures Material Handlers operate forklifts and walkies safely in accordance with company policies. The position reports to the shift supervisor and works on the 1st or 2nd shift. Pay is $22.00–$25.00 per hour, with additional incentives and pay increases described in the posting.

The role includes receiving, unloading, moving, tagging, picking, staging, packaging, and shipping inventory and parts. The lead verifies order accuracy, supports production requisitions, and helps ensure customer orders are picked and shipped safely and cost-effectively. The position requires warehouse experience, equipment operation, attention to safety and quality, and the ability to work with a team and lead with limited supervision.

RJW describes an Employee Ownership Program that provides eligible employees with a company ownership stake at no cost, with shares given annually based on salary while employed. The posting also lists attendance, referral, and hiring incentives, step increases, and additional hourly premiums for qualified equipment operators.

Requirements

• 2–4 years in a warehouse environment.
• Required experience with walkie rider and reach truck.
• Experience operating material-handling equipment and using an RF scanner.
• Experience with warehouse management systems (WMS).
• Knowledge of quality management systems (QMS) and lean warehousing.
• Major experience operating sit-down forklifts and walkies.
• Experience building pallets with stock and breaking down stock to fill independent orders.
• Experience with cross-docking freight processes.
• High school diploma or GED.
• Good, stable work and attendance record.
• Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English, including business and technical materials and instructions.
• Ability to communicate clearly, resolve problems, and work effectively with people.
• Attention to detail and quality; sense of urgency and accountability; ability to work with limited supervision.
• Ability to work as part of a team and lead in a fast-paced warehouse.
• General understanding of computers and handheld RF equipment; knowledge of business operating systems, internet software, word-processing software, and spreadsheet software.
• Ability to perform basic arithmetic and calculate rates, ratios, and percentages and interpret bar graphs.
• Ability to solve practical problems, interpret written, oral, diagram, or schedule instructions, identify root causes, and determine corrective actions.
• Ability to occasionally lift or move up to 60 pounds and remain on one's feet for an eight-hour shift.
• Must be in sound physical health as determined by a certified licensed physician, with no evidence of controlled-substance use.
• Flexibility to work in excess of eight continuous hours when required.

Nice To Haves

• Warehousing certifications.
• PC skills.
• Certification or qualification to operate forklifts, walkie riders, or cherry pickers, which provides an additional $0.50 per hour.
• Certification or qualification to operate reach trucks, which provides an additional $1.00 per hour.

Responsibilities

• Maintain an orderly warehouse area and good housekeeping.
• Ensure shipments are correctly staged, checked, and loaded.
• Ensure Material Handlers operate forklifts and walkies safely and follow safety policies and procedures.
• 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 for shipment.
• Follow company safety policies when using lifting devices, including forklifts and scissor lifts, and comply with clean initiative standards.
• Learn day-to-day warehouse operations.
• Verify that orders are complete and accurate.
• Pick customer orders effectively to minimize shipping costs and protect products.
• Build pallets with stock and break down stock to fill independent orders; participate in cross-docking freight processes.
• Perform other tasks assigned by a supervisor or manager.
• Work overtime when needed and provide coverage for other shifts.
• Work as part of a team and provide leadership.

Benefits

• Employee Ownership Program: a no-cost ownership stake, with shares given annually based on salary while employed; potential financial rewards through share appreciation.
• Attendance incentive of up to $2,400, subject to policy rules and details.
• Referral bonus of up to $500 per referral, subject to policy rules and details.
• Hiring bonus of up to $1,000, subject to policy rules and details.
• Pay increases of $0.50 after 90 days and another $0.50 after 180 days.
• Additional $0.50 per hour for certified or qualified forklift, walkie rider, or cherry picker drivers.
• Additional $1.00 per hour for certified or qualified reach truck drivers.

What This Job Offers

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