Material Handlers All shifts

RJW Logistics Group•Romeoville, IL

About The Position

The Material Handler loads and unloads RJW trucks and outside carriers, ensures shipments are stored in the correct warehouse locations, and picks customer orders from warehouse inventory. The role also supports inbound and outbound freight, cross-docking, trailer and yard organization, paperwork, and warehouse housekeeping. Employees must follow safety procedures and be able to work in a fast-paced warehouse environment. Work schedules are offered across five shifts: A Shift (Monday–Thursday, 5:00 a.m.–3:30 p.m.); B Shift (Wednesday–Saturday, 5:00 a.m.–3:30 p.m.); C Shift (Monday, Tuesday, Friday, and Saturday, 5:00 a.m.–3:30 p.m.); D Shift (Tuesday–Friday, 4:00 p.m.–2:30 a.m.); and E Shift (Sunday–Wednesday, 4:00 p.m.–2:30 a.m.). The employee may be asked to perform other duties as assigned, and duties may change at the company’s discretion. Employment is at will and for an indefinite period.

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, technical, and regulatory materials; write reports and business correspondence; and present information and respond to questions.
Ability to perform basic arithmetic, compute rates, ratios, and percentages, and interpret bar graphs.
Ability to solve practical problems, interpret written, oral, diagrammed, or scheduled instructions, identify root causes, and determine corrective actions.
Knowledge of business operating systems, internet software, word-processing software, and spreadsheet software.
Ability to work in a fast-paced warehouse and maintain orderly operations.
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 conditions, maintain accuracy, concentrate on multiple tasks, and communicate clearly in person and over the telephone.
Ability to read and discern visual images on a variety of media with 20/20 corrected vision.
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.
Good communication, problem-resolution, and people skills.

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 required 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 storage or picking.
Maintain orderly warehouse operations through proper stacking and good housekeeping.
Spot trailers to maintain 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 and sweep debris from empty trailers.
Ensure shipments are correctly staged and loaded.
Process outbound freight and cross-dock freight as necessary.
Operate stand-up reach forklifts, cherry pickers, and some sit-down forklift equipment; build pallets and break down stock.
Follow all safety procedures.
Perform other tasks as assigned by a manager.