RJW Material Handler - I

RJW Logistics Group•Lockport, IL

About The Position

The Material Handler loads and unloads RJW trucks and outside carriers, stores inbound shipments in the correct warehouse locations, and picks customer orders from warehouse inventory. The role supports safe and efficient warehouse and yard operations, including shipment staging, cross-dock processing, trailer organization, and maintaining orderly work areas. The handler uses forklifts and related equipment, completes shipment documentation, coordinates with dispatch and sales to resolve discrepancies, and follows safety procedures. Other duties may be assigned by a manager.

Requirements

At least 1 year of forklift driving experience.
Certified forklift license.
Ability to operate a forklift, cherry picker, and stand-up reach forklift.
Ability to communicate, read, write, and speak English.
Ability to read and interpret business materials, technical procedures, and regulations, and to write reports, correspondence, and procedure manuals.
Ability to present information and respond to questions from managers, clients, and customers.
Basic arithmetic skills, including working with fractions, decimals, rates, ratios, and percentages, and interpreting bar graphs.
Ability to solve practical problems, interpret written and oral instructions, identify root causes, and determine corrective actions.
Knowledge of business operating systems, internet software, word processing, and spreadsheet software.
Ability to work in a fast-paced warehouse and maintain work accuracy, concentration, and cognitive performance under stressful situations.
Ability to work more than 8 continuous hours when required.
Ability to occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
Ability to use keyboards and buttons to activate phone systems and communicate clearly over telephones.
Ability to speak comfortably in front of others.
Ability to read and discern visual images on various media with 20/20 corrected vision.
Must be in sound physical health as determined by a certified 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 lb. to 50 lbs. 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 properly marked before storing or picking.
Maintain orderly warehouse areas through proper stacking and good housekeeping.
Spot trailers to support yard organization and efficient equipment flow into the warehouse.
Coordinate paperwork with drivers after normal dispatch operations are finished for the day.
Perform general maintenance of areas surrounding the warehouse and sweep empty trailers clean of debris.
Stage and load shipments correctly and process outbound and cross-dock freight as needed.
Operate stand-up reach forklifts, cherry pickers, and sit-down forklifts as needed.
Build pallets and break down stock.
Follow safety procedures at all times and maintain orderly warehouse operations.
Perform other tasks as assigned by a manager.