D02 - Material Handler 2nd Shift

RJW Logistics Group•Mesquite, TX

About The Position

RJW Logistics Group is hiring a Material Handler to provide material-handling services for warehouse shipping and receiving. The role operates forklifts to pick customer orders, store stock, and load trailers; handles inbound and outbound freight; and maintains an orderly, safe warehouse. The position works from warehouse operations sheets and follows OSHA regulations and RJW safety policies and procedures. The posted shift is Tuesday through Friday, 4:00 p.m. to 2:30 a.m. Starting pay is $22–$24 per hour. The posting describes attendance, referral, and hiring incentives, step increases for Material Handlers, and additional hourly pay for certified or qualified equipment operators. It also describes RJW’s Employee Ownership Program, under which employees receive shares yearly based on salary while employed. The job description states that it is not the complete job description.

Requirements

3–6 months of warehouse forklift-driving experience using sit-down forklifts and electric pallet jacks.
High school diploma or GED.
Good, stable work record.
Ability to operate sit-down forklifts and/or EPJs.
General understanding of computers and handheld RF equipment.
Ability to read, write, and understand English.
Attention to detail and quality.
Good communication, problem-resolution, and people skills.
Ability to work with limited supervision and demonstrate urgency and accountability.
Flexibility to work 10- to 12-hour shifts when necessary and to work overtime when needed.
Ability to work in a fast-paced warehouse.
Willingness to work at heights.
Ability to lift and move stock weighing from 1 to 50 pounds multiple times.

Nice To Haves

Experience with an EPJ walkie rider or reach truck.
Warehousing certifications.
PC skills.
Experience building pallets with stock and breaking down stock to fill independent orders.
Experience with cross-docking freight.
Certification or qualification to operate forklifts, walkie riders, cherry pickers, or reach trucks.

Responsibilities

Assist the Warehouse Manager in ensuring efficient warehouse operations.
Operate sit-down forklifts and/or EPJs safely and efficiently.
Load and unload RJW trucks and trailers and outside carriers’ equipment using proper procedures.
Pick and move stock, including items weighing from 1 to 50 pounds, and move products into storage racks.
Stage and load shipments correctly and process outbound cross-dock freight as needed.
Maintain orderly stacking and good housekeeping in the warehouse; keep access to dock doors clear of debris or snow.
Record and verify incoming and outgoing shipments against paperwork and complete required documentation.
Inspect deliveries for poor packing, general material condition, and damage; alert the Warehouse Supervisor to problems and take pictures if necessary.
Follow OSHA regulations and RJW safety policies, including wearing seatbelts while operating forklifts.
Complete daily forklift maintenance inspections.
Handle customer products properly and orderly.
Immediately report accidents, incidents, stock damage, or building damage to the Shift Supervisor.
Spot trailers to support yard organization and equipment flow.
Work overtime when needed and provide coverage to other shifts.
Perform other tasks as assigned by the 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 yearly share grants based on salary while employed
Attendance incentive up to $2,400
Referral bonus up to $500 per referral
Hiring bonus up to $1,000
Step increases of $0.50 after 90 days and again after 180 days for Material Handlers
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