Warehouse Material Handler - Hiring Now! - Joliet IL

RJW Logistics Group • Joliet, IL

2d • Onsite

About The Position

RJW Logistics Group is hiring a Warehouse Material Handler to load and unload RJW trucks and outside carriers, store shipments in the warehouse, and pick customer orders. The role involves operating warehouse equipment, handling freight, maintaining warehouse organization and cleanliness, completing shipping documentation, and following safety procedures. The posting lists multiple available shifts in Joliet, Illinois, with hourly pay ranging from $20 to $23 depending on shift, step increases, and equipment certifications. It also describes attendance, referral, and hiring bonuses and an employee ownership program that provides eligible employees with yearly shares at no cost while employed with RJW.

Requirements

• One year of forklift-driving experience.
• Certified forklift license.
• Ability to communicate, read, write, and speak English.
• Ability to read and interpret business and technical materials and write reports, correspondence, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to perform arithmetic calculations and interpret rates, ratios, percentages, and bar graphs.
• Ability to solve practical problems, interpret instructions, identify root causes, and determine corrective action.
• 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 eight continuous hours when required.
• Ability to work in stressful situations, maintain accuracy, concentrate on multiple tasks, and communicate clearly by telephone.
• Ability to read and discern visual images with 20/20 corrected vision.
• 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.
• Certification or qualification to operate forklift, walkie rider, cherry picker, or reach truck equipment may qualify for additional hourly pay.

Responsibilities

• Load and unload trucks and trailers safely and efficiently, including outside-carrier equipment.
• Pick and move items weighing from 1 lb to 50 lbs or more multiple times.
• Complete required documentation and coordinate with dispatch and sales to resolve discrepancies.
• Store inbound loads in the correct warehouse locations and ensure shipments are marked before storing or picking.
• Maintain orderly stacking, warehouse housekeeping, and general maintenance of the area surrounding the warehouse.
• Spot trailers to support yard organization and the flow of equipment into the warehouse.
• Coordinate paperwork with drivers after normal dispatch operations are finished for the day.
• Sweep empty trailers and ensure shipments are staged and loaded correctly.
• Process outbound and cross-dock freight as necessary.
• 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 shares 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
• Step increases of $0.50 after 90 days and again after 180 days for Material Handlers
• Additional hourly pay for certified or qualified equipment drivers

What This Job Offers

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