Production Material Handler- Reach Truck 2nd Shift
About The Position
Production Material Handler- Reach Truck 2nd Shift Reports To: Warehouse Manager Location: Romeoville, IL Environment: Onsite Status: Exempt Who We Are: Recognized by Gartner in their Modern 4PL Market Guide, Redwood Logistics is at the forefront of industry innovation. Our cutting-edge supply chain technology pairs with the expertise of our brilliant minds to empower logistics execution across North America and Mexico. Leveraging a comprehensive range of services, data-centric network solutions, and a seamlessly integrated platform, we have established our prominence as a key player in the mid-market segment within the freight tech industry. Whether youre just starting your career or are an established professional looking for your next opportunity, Redwood inspires innovation across teams to provide transformative solutions for our customers. Purpose of Your Work: The Material Handler primary focus is intralogistics picking and replenishment to production lines using reach truck equipment . Also responsible for executing all activities related to safely unloading, inbound receiving, inventory control, and internal material movement within the warehouse. This role ensures accurate transactions in the ERP system, supports production schedules, and maintains a clean, safe, and organized warehouse environment.
Requirements
- 5 years of warehouse, material handling, or manufacturing support experience required.
- 5 years of experience operating powered industrial truck (PIT) sit down forklift, reach truck, riding electric pallet jack
- Experience with inbound receiving, inventory control, or internal material delivery
- Able to read and interpret shipping documents
- Forklift certified
- Familiarity with ERP/WMS systems.
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
- Basic to Intermediate computer skills.
- Understand and follow verbal and written instructions in English.
- Strong communication and teamwork skills.
- High degree of accuracy and accountability.
- Problem-solving mindset and willingness to support continuous improvement.
- Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
Responsibilities
- Operate a reach truck to pick, replenish, and stage materials for production cells
- Deliver materials accurately and on time to support manufacturing flow
- Perform system-directed picking using RF scanners
- Maintain inventory accuracy during picking and replenishment
- Execute put-away and bin consolidation as required
- Maintain safe equipment operation and clean work areas
- Assist with receiving or trailer unloading and put away as needed
- Meet daily productivity, accuracy , and safety KPIs
- Move materials between cells, following routing, delivery tickets or orders
- Fill orders from storage areas and warehouse stock and deliver to designated cells
- Operate hand truck and Reach Trucks to move materials and stack loaded pallets
- Accurately perform inventory transactions using the ERP system
- Communicate discrepancies, damages, or shortages to Inventory Control or Purchasing.
- Contribute team effort by training others as needed
- Unload inbound shipments using forklifts, pallet jacks, or other material handling equipment.
- Inspect, verify, and document incoming materials against purchase orders and packing slips.
- Accurately receive materials into the ERP system.
- Apply correct labeling, identification, and storage requirements.
- Communicate discrepancies, damages, or shortages to Inventory Control or Purchasing.
- Operate material handling equipment safely and follow all OSHA and company safety standards.
- Maintain clean, safe, and organized work areas, aisles, racks, and staging zones.
- Follow proper PPE guidelines and participate in safety audits or training.
Benefits
- Access to experts and resources for your Learning & Development journey
- Opportunity for internal mobility
- Employee referral bonus program
- Employee Resource Groups (ERGs)
- Annual fundraising and volunteer events to give back to communities
- Paid time off, floating holidays, time off to volunteer and rollover
- Paid parental leave
- Medical, dental, vision and 401k plans (with match)
- Flexible spending account, mass transit and dependent care plans available
- Health savings account, with a annual company contribution for plan participants
- Short-term and long-term disability; life insurance policies subsidized by company
- Additional benefits including pet insurance, accident care, access to legal advice and more
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
