2nd Shift Material Handling Receiving and Inbound

Redwood Logistics LLC; Romeoville (IL); On-site; USD 60,174,000 - 77,366,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Medical, dental, vision and 401k plans

Life insurance policies

Job summary

Redwood Logistics LLC in Chicago, IL is seeking a 2nd Shift Material Handling Receiving and Inbound specialist to support manufacturing and logistics operations.

You will operate reach trucks, maintain inventory accuracy, receive inbound shipments, record in ERP/WMS, and help with put-away and staging. The role requires 5 years of warehouse or material handling experience and strong attention to detail.

Qualifications

• Five years of warehouse, material handling, or manufacturing support experience.
• Five years of experience operating powered industrial trucks (PIT) such as sit down forklifts and reach trucks.
• Experience with inbound receiving, inventory control, or internal material delivery.
• Ability to read and interpret shipping documents.
• Familiarity with ERP/WMS systems.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Basic to intermediate computer skills and English communication.

Responsibilities

• Operate reach trucks to pick, replenish, and stage materials for production cells.
• Deliver materials accurately and on time to support manufacturing flow.
• 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 KPI targets.
• Move materials between cells following routing and 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 pallets.
• Accurately perform inventory transactions in the ERP system.
• Communicate discrepancies, damages, or shortages to Inventory Control or Purchasing.

Skills

Warehouse operations

PIT forklift operation

Inventory control

ERP/WMS systems

Reading shipping documents

English proficiency

Tools

ERP system

WMS systems

Job description

Current job opportunities are posted here as they become available.

2nd Shift Material Handling Receiving and Inbound

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.

• Operate a reach truck to pick, replenish, and stage materials for production cells
• Deliver materials accurately and on time to support manufacturing flow
• 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 KPI’s
• 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.

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.

You’ve Got This?

• 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
• 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.

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

• Lifting – frequent
• 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 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

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 2:00 pm - 10:30 pm.

Saturday availability is required and dependent upon customer’s needs and production schedule

Compensation Range:

Hourly range: $21.00 - $27.00

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 LOGISTICS
1765 N. Elston Ave., Suite 216,Chicago,IL,60642
P:844-467-3396
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