Material Handlers All shifts-Plainfield

RJW Logistics Group•Plainfield, 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 warehouse inventory. The role uses warehouse equipment and requires safe, efficient handling of freight, accurate documentation, and coordination with dispatch, sales, and drivers to resolve discrepancies and complete shipping activities. Material Handlers help maintain orderly warehouse and yard operations, including properly marking, storing, staging, and loading shipments; keeping the warehouse and trailers clean; and processing cross-dock freight as needed. The position also includes building pallets, breaking down stock, and carrying out other tasks assigned by a manager. RJW advertises attendance, referral, and hiring incentives, step increases for Material Handlers, additional hourly pay for qualified equipment operators, and an employee ownership program.

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 and technical materials, regulations, and instructions, and to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.
Ability to present information and respond to questions from groups, managers, clients, and customers.
Ability to perform arithmetic using whole numbers, fractions, and decimals, 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.
Knowledge of business operating systems, internet software, word-processing software, and spreadsheet software.
Ability to occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
Ability to work more than 8 continuous hours when required.
Ability to work under stressful situations, maintain accuracy and concentration, and manage more than one task at a time.
Ability to read and discern visual images with 20/20 corrected vision.
Clear communication over telephones.
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.
Forklift, cherry picker, or walkie rider certification/qualification is associated with an additional $0.50 per hour.
Reach truck certification/qualification is associated with an additional $1.00 per hour.

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 all required documentation.
Coordinate with dispatch and sales to resolve discrepancies.
Store inbound loads in the correct warehouse locations.
Ensure shipments are properly marked before storing or picking.
Maintain orderly stacking and good housekeeping in the warehouse.
Spot trailers to support efficient yard organization and equipment flow into the warehouse.
Coordinate paperwork with drivers after normal dispatch operations are finished for the day.
Perform general maintenance of the area surrounding the warehouse.
Sweep empty trailers clean of debris.
Ensure shipments are correctly staged and loaded.
Process outbound and cross-dock freight as necessary.
Operate stand-up reach forklifts, cherry pickers, and some sit-down forklift equipment.
Follow safety procedures at all times.
Build pallets and break down stock.
Maintain orderly warehouse operations and work effectively in a fast-paced warehouse.
Perform other tasks as assigned by a manager.

Benefits

Attendance incentive of up to $2,400 for good attendance, 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.
Material Handler pay increases of $0.50 after 90 days and another $0.50 after 180 days.
Employee Ownership Program, with shares given yearly based on salary while employed; the program has no cost to employees.
401(k) and 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.