Material Handler-Forklift Driver Needed 1st and 2nd shift available

RJW Logistics Group•Joliet, IL

About The Position

RJW Logistics Group is hiring a Material Handler to load and unload RJW trucks and outside carriers, store shipments in the warehouse, and pick customer orders from inventory. The role includes operating forklifts and other warehouse equipment, preparing and processing freight, maintaining a safe and orderly warehouse, and coordinating with dispatch, sales, and drivers. Multiple day and evening shift schedules are available. The position requires working in a fast-paced warehouse and following safety procedures. The employee may need to work more than eight continuous hours when required and may be assigned other duties by a manager. The job description also notes occasional exposure to moving mechanical parts, fumes, and airborne particles, with noise ranging from quiet to moderately loud.

Requirements

At least 1 year of forklift driving experience.
Certified forklift license.
Ability to operate a forklift, cherry picker, and stand-up reach forklift.
Good communication, problem-resolution, and people skills.
Ability to maintain orderly warehouse operations.
Ability to communicate, read, write, and speak English.
Ability to read and interpret business, professional, technical, and regulatory materials; write reports and business correspondence; and present information and respond to questions.
Ability to perform basic arithmetic, calculate rates, ratios, and percentages, and interpret bar graphs.
Ability to solve practical problems, interpret written, oral, diagram, and schedule instructions, identify root causes, and determine corrective actions.
Knowledge of business operating systems, internet software, word-processing software, and spreadsheet software.
Ability to occasionally lift or move up to 50 pounds.
Ability to work more than eight continuous hours when required.
Ability to work under stress, maintain accuracy and concentration across multiple tasks, and communicate clearly by telephone.
Ability to see visual images with 20/20 corrected vision.
Sound physical health as determined by a licensed physician, with no evidence of controlled-substance use.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or GED is preferred.

Responsibilities

Load and unload trucks and trailers safely and efficiently, including using outside-carrier equipment.
Pick and move items weighing from 1 pound to 50 pounds or more multiple times.
Complete shipment documentation and coordinate with dispatch and sales to resolve discrepancies.
Store inbound loads in the correct warehouse locations and ensure shipments are marked before storing or picking.
Maintain orderly stacking, good housekeeping, and general upkeep of the warehouse and surrounding area.
Spot trailers to support yard organization and the flow of equipment into the warehouse.
Coordinate paperwork with drivers after normal dispatch operations are finished for the day.
Sweep empty trailers clean of debris.
Stage and load shipments correctly.
Process outbound and cross-dock freight as needed.
Operate stand-up reach forklifts, cherry pickers, and some sit-down forklift equipment.
Build pallets and break down stock.
Follow safety procedures at all times.
Perform other tasks as assigned by a manager.

Benefits

401(k)
401(k) matching
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Employee discount
Flexible spending account
Health savings account
Paid time off and sick days
Short- and long-term disability insurance
Accidental and critical illness insurance
Employee ownership program, with shares given yearly based on salary while employed
Attendance incentive of up to $2,400
Referral bonus of up to $500 per referral
Hiring bonus of up to $1,000
Material Handler pay increases of $0.50 per hour after 90 days and again 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