Material Handlers All shifts-Plainfield

RJW Logistics Group•Plainfield, IL

About The Position

RJW Logistics Group is hiring Material Handlers to support warehouse and transportation operations. The role involves loading and unloading RJW trucks and outside carriers, storing inbound shipments in designated warehouse locations, and picking customer orders from inventory. Material Handlers also stage and load outbound shipments, process cross-dock freight, maintain warehouse and trailer cleanliness, and help organize trailer movement in the yard. The position requires safe and efficient handling of freight and operation of warehouse equipment, including forklifts, Cherry Pickers, and stand-up Reach Forklifts. The job requires a fast-paced, orderly, safety-conscious approach, accurate completion of shipment documentation, and coordination with dispatch, sales, and drivers to address discrepancies and complete paperwork. Additional duties may be assigned by a manager. RJW describes an employee ownership program in which eligible employees receive shares yearly based on salary at no cost while employed, as well as pay incentives including attendance, referral, and hiring bonuses and step increases for Material Handlers. Certified or qualified equipment drivers may receive additional hourly pay. The position requires one year of forklift-driving experience and a certified forklift license. A high school diploma or GED is preferred. Employees must be able to communicate in English, use basic business and computer applications, and meet the stated physical and work-environment requirements. The role may require working beyond eight continuous hours when needed.

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, professional, technical, and regulatory materials 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 calculating rates, ratios, and percentages and interpreting bar graphs.
Ability to solve practical problems, interpret written and oral instructions, identify root causes, and determine corrective action.
Knowledge of business operating systems, internet software, word processing, and spreadsheet software.
Ability to occasionally lift or move up to 50 pounds and to work beyond 8 continuous hours when required.
Ability to work in a fast-paced warehouse and maintain accuracy, concentration, and performance under stressful situations.
Ability to read visual images with 20/20 corrected vision and communicate clearly over telephones.
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.
Forklift, Walkie Rider, or Cherry Picker certification/qualification may qualify drivers for an additional $0.50 per hour.
Reach Truck certification/qualification may qualify drivers for an additional $1.00 per hour.

Responsibilities

Load and unload trucks and trailers safely and efficiently, including equipment from outside carriers.
Pick and move freight weighing from 1 pound to 50 pounds or more, repeatedly.
Complete shipment documentation accurately and coordinate with dispatch and sales to resolve discrepancies.
Store inbound shipments 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 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 the area surrounding the warehouse and sweep empty trailers clean of debris.
Ensure shipments are properly staged and loaded, and process outbound and cross-dock freight as necessary.
Operate stand-up Reach Forklifts, Cherry Pickers, and some sit-down forklift equipment.
Follow safety procedures, build pallets, and break down stock.
Perform other tasks assigned by a 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 shares based on salary at no cost while employed
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