Inbound Material Handler Lead

RJW Logistics Group; Romeoville (IL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading logistics company is seeking a Warehouse Material Handler to ensure efficient shipping and receiving operations. The ideal candidate will have 2-4 years of experience in a warehouse environment, a high school diploma, and be adept in operating forklifts and warehouse management systems. Responsibilities include maintaining orderliness in the warehouse, verifying order accuracy, and complying with safety standards. This role requires attention to detail, teamwork, and flexibility to meet operational needs.

Qualifications

• 2-4 years of experience in a warehouse environment.
• Stable work and attendance record.
• Ability to read, write, and understand English.

Responsibilities

• Receive, unload, move, and tag incoming parts and equipment.
• Stage parts for production and complete requisitions.
• Ensure compliance with safety policies.

Skills

Attention to detail

Problem resolution

Communication

Teamwork

Flexibility

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Warehouse Management Systems (WMS)

RF scanner

Forklift

Job description

Job Purpose: Maintain warehouse area with orderly stacking and good housekeeping; ensure all shipments are correctly staged, checked, and loaded properly; perform duties to provide material handling services for warehouse shipping and receiving handling activities. Ensure that Material Handlers are operating forklift and walkies safety at all times following all safety policies and procedures. This position reports to shift supervisor.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Properly receive, unload, move, and tag incoming parts and equipment.
• Experience with WMS (Warehouse Management Systems)
  Knowledge of QMS (Quality Management Systems) and Lean Warehousing
  Experience operating material handling equipment and using an RF scanner
• Pull and stage parts for production and complete requisitions for parts shortages.
• Collect and properly package inventory and purchased items needing shipment.
• Must comply with the company’s safety policies while using lifting devices (forklifts and scissor lifts) and clean initiative standards.
• Learn day to day warehouse operations.
• Verify orders are complete and accurate.
• Pick each customer order in the most effective manner possible to minimize shipping costs and insure product safety.
• Other tasks as assigned by supervisor or manager.

Additional Responsibilities:

• Possess a sense of urgency, accountability, and be able to work with limited supervision.
• General understanding of computers and handheld RF equipment.
• Ability to work as part of a team and lead.
• He / she must be able to read, write, and understand English.
• Attention to detail and quality a must.
• Good communication, clear and concise, problem resolution, and people skills.
• Flexibility in working overtime when needed, and supplying coverage to other shifts.
• Major experience on sit down forklifts and walkies.
• Experience in building pallets with stock and breaking down stock to fill independent orders.
• Experienced in cross docking freight process.
• Ability to work in a fast paced warehouse.

Qualifications:

• 2-4 years in a warehouse environment.
• Good stable work and attendance record.

Education and/or Experience Required:

• High School Diploma or general education diploma (GED).