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 involves operating forklifts and other warehouse equipment, handling freight, maintaining organized warehouse and yard operations, and following safety procedures. The posting lists several available schedules, including day and evening shifts.

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, procedures, and instructions; 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 and oral instructions, and identify root causes and corrective actions.
Knowledge of business operating systems, internet software, word processing, 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.
Must have good cognitive skills, maintain accuracy and concentration, and work under stressful situations.
Must have 20/20 corrected vision and be able to read and discern visual images.
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

Safely and efficiently load and unload trucks and trailers, including using outside-carrier equipment.
Pick and move freight 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 warehouse 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.
Perform general maintenance of the area 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, as needed, sit-down forklifts.
Build pallets and break down stock.
Follow safety procedures at all times.
Perform other tasks as assigned by a manager.

Benefits

Employee ownership program, with shares awarded yearly based on salary at no cost to employees while employed by RJW.
Attendance incentive bonus of up to $2,400.
Referral bonus of up to $500 per referral.
Hiring bonus of up to $1,000.
Pay increases of $0.50 after 90 days and another $0.50 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.
401(k).
401(k) matching.
Medical insurance.
Dental insurance.
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.