Loader - 1st Shift

Mt; Romeoville (IL); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in logistics is seeking dedicated individuals to join their warehouse team in Romeoville. This role offers the opportunity to operate forklifts and manage freight in a dynamic environment. You will be responsible for maintaining safety standards, ensuring efficient operations, and contributing to a well-organized warehouse. With a focus on employee success and continuous innovation, this company provides a supportive atmosphere where your skills can shine. If you are looking to make a meaningful impact in the logistics sector, this position could be your next great career move.

Benefits

Weekly Pay

401K Retirement Plans

Health Insurance

Paid Time Off

Qualifications

• 3-6 months of forklift driving experience in a warehouse.
• Must be able to read, write, and understand English.

Responsibilities

• Operate forklifts safely and efficiently to handle freight.
• Maintain warehouse area with orderly stacking and good housekeeping.
• Ensure all shipments are correctly staged and loaded properly.

Skills

Forklift Operation

Attention to Detail

Problem Resolution

Communication Skills

Ability to Work in Fast-Paced Environment

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Handheld RF Equipment

Job description

RJW Logistics Group | Romeoville, IL 60446

OUR PEOPLE ARE OUR FUTURE. THAT'S WHY THEY COME FIRST.

RJW is dedicated to hiring and developing talent who want to make an impact and be a part of an industry-leading organization. At RJW, we are committed to our employees' success and to producing continuous innovation that drives the retail logistics industry forward.

What do we offer?

• Weekly pay
• 401K Retirement Plans
• Health Insurance
• Paid Time Off

Schedule/Shift: Monday - Friday / 7:00 AM - 3:30 PM

Job Purpose: To operate forklifts (sit-down) safely and efficiently; handle all freight inbound or outbound properly and orderly; maintain warehouse area with orderly stacking and good housekeeping; loading/unloading of RJW trucks/trailers and outside carriers safely and using proper procedures; ensure all shipments are correctly staged, checked, and loaded properly; responsible for properly storing stock in the warehouse; perform duties to provide material handling services for warehouse shipping and receiving activities. Works from warehouse operations sheets using a forklift to pick customer orders and load on trailers. Maintains forklift safety at all times following all safety policies and procedures.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Assists Warehouse Manager to ensure efficient operation of the warehouse.
• Ability to operate sit-down forklift and/or EPJs.
• General understanding of computers and handheld RF equipment.
• Loads and unloads RJW trucks/trailers safely and efficiently using proper procedures, including outside carriers' equipment.
• Flexible to work 10 to 12 hours shifts when necessary and not afraid of heights.
• Picking and moving stock from 1 lb. to 50 lbs. multiple times.
• Ensures all shipments are correctly staged and loaded properly.
• Maintains warehouse area with orderly stacking and good housekeeping.
• Processes outbound cross-dock freight as necessary.
• Oversees storing stock properly in the warehouse and moving product into the storage racks.
• Works from warehouse operations sheets using a forklift to pick customer orders and load on trailers.
• Records and verifies the accuracy of the shipments against the paperwork for incoming and outgoing shipments/deliveries.
• Ensures all documentation and paperwork is properly completed.
• Operates forklifts safely and efficiently following all OSHA regulations, RJW safety policies, and procedures.
• Completes daily forklift maintenance inspections.
• Handles all customer products properly and orderly.
• Checks deliveries for poor packing, general condition of materials, and free of damage. Alerts Warehouse Supervisor of any problems, taking pictures if necessary.
• Reports all accidents/incidents, to employee, damage of stock, or building damage to the Shift Supervisor immediately.
• Maintains access to dock doors both inside and outside the facility keeping them free of debris or snow.
• Other tasks as assigned by manager.

Additional Responsibilities

• Possesses a sense of urgency, accountability, and be able to work with limited supervision.
• General understanding of computers and handheld RF equipment.
• Must be able to read, write, and understand English.
• Attention to detail and quality is 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/EPJs.
• Experience in building pallets with stock and breaking down stock to fill independent orders.
• Experience in cross docking freight process.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced warehouse.

Qualifications

• 3-6 months of forklift driving experience in a warehouse using sit-down forklifts and Electric Pallet Jacks.

Education and/or Experience Required:

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