(1st Shift) Material Handler - Receiving/Replenishment

Redwood Logistics; Lockport (IL); On-site; USD 28,929 - 33,062; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision plans

401k plans with match

Paid time off

Job summary

A leading logistics provider in Illinois is seeking a Material Handler to manage inbound receiving and inventory for a warehouse. This onsite, full-time role involves operating forklifts, ensuring accurate transactions, and maintaining an organized work environment. Candidates should have 1-3 years of relevant experience and must be detail-oriented with strong communication skills. The position offers a salary range of $21.00-$24.00 per hour and may include eligibility for annual incentives based on performance.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of warehouse or manufacturing support experience required.
• 1–3 years of experience operating powered industrial truck.
• Forklift certification or ability to become certified.

Responsibilities

• Unload inbound shipments using material handling equipment.
• Accurately receive materials into the ERP system.
• Perform cycle counts and maintain inventory accuracy.

Skills

Warehouse experience

Forklift operation

Attention to detail

Problem-solving

Teamwork

Tools

ERP systems

Forklift

Job description

(1st Shift) Material Handler – Receiving/Replenishment

Reports To: Warehouse Manager

Location: Romeoville, IL

Environment: Onsite

Status: Non-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 you’re 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 is 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. Also ensures the manufacturing line always has needed materials by monitoring stock, coordinating with warehouse/planning teams, moving components (raw, WIP, packaging) from storage to the line, and resolving shortages to prevent downtime, focusing on accuracy, efficiency, and safety to keep production flowing smoothly. Key duties involve tracking inventory levels, communicating needs, staging materials, performing cycle counts, and improving replenishment processes, requiring strong coordination and problem‑solving.

Inbound & Receiving

• 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.

Replenishment

• 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 powered lift 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 to team effort by training others as needed.

Inventory Control

• Perform cycle counts, bin audits and maintenance, and inventory reconciliations as assigned.
• Maintain accurate inventory locations and quantities within the ERP system.
• Support root‑cause analysis of inventory discrepancies.
• Ensure materials are stored safely, logically, and according to FIFO or customer‑specific requirements.

ERP & Documentation

• Process receiving, returning, and inventory adjustment transactions in the ERP system.
• Use handheld scanners, tablets, or terminals to ensure real‑time accuracy.
• Maintain accurate records for traceability and compliance requirements.

Safety & Housekeeping

• 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.

Performance Metrics

• Inventory Accuracy = 99.5%
• Cycle Count Completion Rate = 95%
• Quality Defect Rate = 0.25%
• Root Cause Closure Rate within 5 business days

Look They’re Looking for You

• 1–3 years of warehouse, material handling, or manufacturing support experience required.
• 1–3 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 preferred.
• Able to read and interpret shipping documents.
• Forklift certification or ability to become certified.
• Familiarity with ERP 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.

Employment is contingent upon the satisfactory completion of a background check, a pre‑employment drug screening in accordance with applicable federal law, and Motor Vehicle Report (MVR).

Physical Demands

This work is classified as Medium – Heavy Physical Demand Level (PDL) by the US Dept of Labor’s Dictionary of Occupational Titles. Frequencies: Occasional (1‑33%); Frequent (34‑66%); Continuous (67‑100%).

Lifting Demands

• Lift up to 75 pounds on an occasional basis floor to waist with assistance.
• Lift up to 40 pounds on a frequent basis floor to waist.
• Carry up to 40 pounds on an occasional basis up to 25 feet.
• Push/Pull up to 40 pounds on a frequent basis.
• Push/Pull more than 40 pounds on an occasional basis with assistance.

Postural Demands

• Standing – continuous.
• Walking – continuous.
• Bending/stooping – frequent.
• Squatting/kneeling – frequent.
• Lifting – frequent.

Miscellaneous Demands

• Griping, manipulation, fingering – continuous.
• Variable hand/power tool use – frequent.
• Two‑person tasks using assistive devices for lifting, pulling, and pushing including hand trucks, pallet jacks, forklifts, and hoists.

What We Offer

• 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 an 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.

NOTE

This job description is not intended, nor should it be construed to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, skills, or working conditions associated with this job. It is intended only to be a general description of the essential functions common to positions of this type.

Work Schedule

This position is full‑time and onsite Monday through Friday from 6:00 AM to 2:30 PM with an hour break, but flexibility is available based on coverage. Weekend overtime availability is required and dependent upon customer’s needs.

Compensation Range

Salary Range: $21.00/hour to $24.00/hour.
This position is eligible to earn (annual) incentives based on individual and company performance.
The estimated pay range reflects an anticipated range for this position. The actual base salary offered will depend on a variety of factors, including the qualifications of the individual applicant for the position, years of relevant experience, specific and unique skills, level of education attained, certifications or other professional licenses held, and the geographical location in which the applicant lives and/or which they will be performing the job.

Redwood is an equal opportunity employer. Employment decisions at the Company are based on individual merit, qualifications, abilities, and the Company’s needs and resources. The Company does not discriminate in recruiting, hiring, compensation, promotions, discipline, termination or any other aspect of employment on the basis of an individual’s actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, disability, marital status, military service or status, genetic information, arrest and conviction record, credit history, or any other basis protected by applicable law.