VAS Material Handler 2

RJW Logistics Group•Hazleton, PA

2d•$21 - $22

About The Position

RJW Logistics Group is hiring a VAS Material Handler 2 to provide material handling services for warehouse shipping and receiving activities. The role operates forklifts to handle inbound and outbound freight, pick customer orders, load trailers, store stock, and keep the warehouse orderly. The employee works from warehouse operations sheets and follows OSHA regulations and RJW safety policies and procedures. Reach truck experience is required. The position is scheduled Monday through Friday from 4:00 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. Employees may need to work 10- to 12-hour shifts, overtime, or provide coverage for other shifts when necessary. The job offers $21–$22 per hour, with additional incentive opportunities described in the posting. RJW describes an Employee Ownership Program that provides employees with company shares annually based on salary while they remain employed. The job also lists attendance, referral, and hiring bonuses; step increases for Material Handlers; and additional hourly pay for certified or qualified equipment drivers. The role requires a high school diploma or GED and at least one year of warehouse forklift driving experience. Warehousing certifications are a plus. The work involves frequent standing and walking, occasional lifting or moving of items up to 50 pounds, and occasional exposure to moving mechanical parts, fumes, or airborne particles.

Requirements

At least 1 year of warehouse forklift driving experience using equipment such as reach trucks, walkie riders, sit-down forklifts, or cherry/order pickers.
Reach truck experience is required.
High school diploma or GED.
A stable work record.
Ability to read, write, understand, and speak English.
General understanding of computers and handheld RF equipment.
Knowledge of business operating systems, internet software, word processing, and spreadsheet software.
Ability to work 10 to 12 continuous hours when required and to work overtime or cover other shifts when needed.
Ability to work at heights.
Ability to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds occasionally.
Attention to detail and quality, good communication and people skills, accountability, and ability to work with limited supervision.
Ability to work in a fast-paced warehouse.
Ability to perform basic arithmetic and interpret business, technical, and governmental documents and instructions.
Ability to solve practical problems, identify root causes, and determine corrective action.
Ability to stand and walk frequently and perform repetitive hand motions.
Ability to maintain accuracy and concentration under stressful conditions and handle more than one task at a time.
Ability to discern visual images with 20/20 corrected vision and communicate clearly by telephone.
Sound physical health as determined by a certified licensed physician, with no evidence of controlled-substance use.

Nice To Haves

Warehousing certifications.
PC skills.
Experience building pallets with stock and breaking down stock to fill independent orders.
Experience with cross-docking freight processes.
Certification or qualification to operate forklifts, walkie riders, or cherry pickers.

Responsibilities

Assist the Warehouse Manager in ensuring efficient warehouse operations.
Operate forklifts safely and efficiently, following OSHA regulations and RJW safety policies and procedures, including wearing seatbelts.
Load and unload RJW trucks and trailers and outside carriers’ equipment safely and efficiently.
Pick customer orders and move stock using warehouse operations sheets and a forklift.
Ensure shipments are staged and loaded correctly.
Maintain orderly warehouse stacking and good housekeeping.
Process outbound cross-dock freight as needed.
Store stock properly and move products into storage racks.
Record and verify incoming and outgoing shipments against paperwork, and complete required documentation.
Inspect deliveries for poor packing, general condition, and damage; alert the Warehouse Supervisor to problems and take pictures if necessary.
Report accidents, incidents, stock damage, or building damage immediately to the Shift Supervisor.
Complete daily forklift maintenance inspections.
Handle customer products properly and orderly.
Spot trailers to maintain efficient yard organization and equipment flow.
Keep access to dock doors inside and outside the facility clear of debris or snow.
Perform other tasks as assigned by a manager.

Benefits

401(k) and 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 shares distributed yearly based on salary while employed.
Attendance incentive of up to $2,400, subject to policy rules and details.
Referral bonus of up to $500 per referral, subject to policy rules and details.
Hiring bonus of up to $1,000, subject to policy rules and details.
Step increases of $0.50 after 90 days and again 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.