Material Handler

RJW Logistics Group • Romeoville, IL

12d • Onsite

About The Position

The Material Handler loads and unloads RJW trucks and outside carriers, stores inbound shipments in the correct warehouse locations, and picks customer orders from warehouse inventory. The role also stages and loads outbound shipments, processes cross-dock freight as needed, maintains warehouse order and cleanliness, and helps organize trailer and equipment flow in the yard. The position requires safe operation of forklifts and other material-handling equipment, accurate shipment documentation, and coordination with dispatch, sales, and drivers to resolve discrepancies and complete paperwork.

The position is offered across several listed schedules: Monday–Thursday, Wednesday–Saturday, Monday/Tuesday/Friday/Saturday, Tuesday–Friday, Sunday–Wednesday, or Saturday/Monday/Thursday/Friday. The listed shifts run either 5:00 a.m.–3:30 p.m. or 4:00 p.m.–2:30 a.m.

RJW describes an employee ownership program with no cost to employees who remain employed by the company; shares are awarded yearly based on salary. The posting also lists attendance, referral, and hiring bonuses, pay increases for Material Handlers after 90 and 180 days, and additional hourly pay for certified/qualified equipment operators. Benefits include retirement savings and matching, insurance, paid time off, and other coverage.

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, write reports and correspondence, and present information effectively.
• Basic arithmetic skills, including working with fractions, decimals, rates, ratios, and percentages and interpreting bar graphs.
• Ability to solve practical problems, interpret written and oral 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 and to work in a fast-paced warehouse.
• Ability to maintain accuracy and concentration on multiple tasks in stressful situations.
• Ability to read visual images with 20/20 corrected vision and communicate clearly by telephone.
• 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

• Load and unload trucks and trailers safely and efficiently, including outside-carrier equipment.
• Pick and move items weighing from 1 pound to 50 pounds or more, repeatedly.
• Complete required shipment 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 stacking and good housekeeping, and perform general maintenance of the surrounding area.
• 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.
• Ensure empty trailers are swept clean of debris.
• Stage and load shipments correctly and process outbound cross-dock freight as needed.
• Operate stand-up reach forklifts, cherry pickers, and some sit-down forklift equipment.
• Build pallets and break down stock.
• Follow safety procedures at all times.
• Perform other tasks as 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 share awards based on salary and no cost to eligible employees
• Attendance incentive of up to $2,400
• Referral bonus of up to $500 per referral
• Hiring bonus of up to $1,000
• Pay increase of $0.50 after 90 days and another $0.50 after 180 days for Material Handlers
• Additional $0.50 per hour for certified/qualified forklift, walkie rider, or cherry picker drivers
• Additional $1.00 per hour for certified/qualified reach truck drivers

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED