VAS Forklift Material Handler - All Shifts

RJW Logistics Group•Joliet, IL

About The Position

RJW Logistics Group is hiring a VAS Forklift Material Handler to provide material-handling services for warehouse shipping and receiving activities. The position operates forklifts to pick customer orders, handle inbound and outbound freight, load and unload RJW trailers and outside carriers, stage shipments, and store stock. The employee is expected to follow OSHA regulations and RJW safety procedures, maintain forklift safety and complete daily equipment inspections, keep warehouse and dock areas orderly, and ensure shipment documentation is accurate and complete. The role works with warehouse operations sheets, computers, and handheld RF equipment and supports efficient warehouse operations in coordination with warehouse management and supervisors. The advertised pay range is $20–$22 per hour, dependent on shift schedule, step increases, and equipment certifications. The posting also describes attendance, referral, and hiring incentives, pay increases at 90 and 180 days for material handlers, and additional hourly pay for qualified forklift equipment operators. The Employee Ownership Program offers eligible employees yearly shares based on salary at no cost while employed with RJW. The role requires a high school diploma or GED and at least one year of warehouse forklift driving experience. The position involves physical warehouse work, including handling items up to 50 pounds, and may require work shifts of 10 to 12 hours or more than eight continuous hours when necessary.

Requirements

At least 1 year of warehouse forklift driving experience using equipment such as a reach truck, walkie rider, sit-down forklift, or cherry/order picker.
High school diploma or GED.
Good stable work record.
Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English and communicate clearly.
General understanding of computers and handheld RF equipment.
Attention to detail and quality, good communication and people skills, and problem-resolution ability.
Ability to work with limited supervision and demonstrate urgency and accountability.
Ability to work in a fast-paced warehouse and be flexible about overtime and coverage for other shifts.
Ability to read and interpret business, technical, and governmental materials and instructions, and write reports, correspondence, and procedure manuals.
Ability to perform basic arithmetic, calculate rates, ratios, and percentages, and interpret bar graphs.
Ability to solve practical problems, identify root causes, and determine corrective actions.
Knowledge of business operating systems, internet software, word-processing, and spreadsheet software.
Ability to occasionally lift or move up to 50 pounds and work more than eight continuous hours when required.
Ability to stand, walk, talk, hear, sit, and perform repetitive hand motions as required by the work.
Ability to work under stressful situations, maintain accuracy and concentration, and handle more than one task at a time.
Ability to read and discern visual images with 20/20 corrected vision and communicate clearly by telephone.
Ability to work at heights and work shifts of 10 to 12 hours when necessary.
Must be in sound physical health as determined by a certified licensed physician, with no evidence of controlled-substance use.

Nice To Haves

Warehousing certifications.
PC skills.
Qualified/certified operation of forklift, walkie rider, cherry picker, or reach truck equipment.

Responsibilities

Assist the Warehouse Manager in ensuring efficient warehouse operations.
Operate a sit-down forklift and other applicable warehouse equipment safely and efficiently.
Load and unload RJW trucks and trailers and outside carriers' equipment using proper procedures.
Pick customer orders and move stock using warehouse operations sheets.
Stage shipments correctly and ensure they are loaded properly.
Store stock in the warehouse and move products into storage racks.
Process outbound cross-dock freight as needed.
Maintain orderly stacking and good housekeeping in the warehouse.
Record and verify incoming and outgoing shipment and delivery accuracy against paperwork.
Complete required shipment documentation and paperwork.
Follow OSHA regulations and RJW safety policies and procedures, including wearing a seatbelt while operating a forklift.
Complete daily forklift maintenance inspections.
Handle customer products properly and orderly; check deliveries for poor packing, condition, or damage and alert the Warehouse Supervisor to problems, taking pictures if necessary.
Immediately report accidents, incidents, stock damage, or building damage to the Shift Supervisor.
Spot trailers to support yard organization and equipment flow.
Keep dock-door access areas inside and outside the facility clear of debris or snow.
Build pallets with stock and break down stock to fill individual orders.
Work overtime when needed and provide coverage to other shifts.
Perform other duties 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 shares based on salary at no cost while employed
Attendance incentive of up to $2,400, subject to policy rules
Referral bonus of up to $500 per referral, subject to policy rules
Hiring bonus of up to $1,000, subject to policy rules
Step increases of $0.50 per hour after 90 days and again 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