Material Handler B shift 5AM-3:30PM Wed-Sat

RJW Logistics Group; Romeoville (IL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in logistics is seeking a dedicated Forklift Operator to join their team. In this role, you'll operate forklifts to efficiently manage the loading and unloading of freight, ensuring safety and adherence to all operational procedures. With a focus on maintaining an organized warehouse environment, you will play a crucial part in the shipping and receiving process. This position offers the opportunity to work in a fast-paced setting where attention to detail and effective communication are key. If you thrive in dynamic environments and have a passion for logistics, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• 3-6 months of forklift driving experience in a warehouse using reach trucks and EPJs.
• Ability to read, write, and understand English.

Responsibilities

• Operate forklifts safely and efficiently for loading and unloading.
• Maintain warehouse organization and perform daily maintenance inspections.
• Ensure accurate documentation for incoming and outgoing shipments.

Skills

Forklift Operation

Attention to Detail

Communication Skills

Problem Resolution

Ability to Work Independently

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Reach Trucks

Electric Pallet Jacks

Handheld RF Equipment

Job description

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Job Purpose: To operate forklifts safely and efficiently; handles all freight inbound or outbound properly and orderly; maintain warehouse area with orderly stacking and good housekeeping; loading / unloading of RJW truck / trailers and outside carriers safely and using proper procedures; ensures all shipments are correctly staged, checked, and loaded properly; responsible for properly storing stock in the warehouse; performs duties to provide material handling services for warehouse shipping and receiving handling 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 Reach trucks and/or EPJs.
• General understanding of computers and handheld RF equipment.
• Loads and unloads RJW truck/trailers safely and efficiently using proper procedures, including outside carriers' equipment.
• Flexible to work 10 to 12-hour 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.
• Processing 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.
  • This includes wearing seatbelts at all times when operating the forklift.
• 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, employee damage of stock, or building damage to the Shift Supervisor immediately.
• Spotting of trailers to maintain efficient yard organization and flow of equipment for the day.
• 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.
• 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 Reach trucks/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 reach trucks and Electric Pallet Jacks.

Education and/or Experience Required:

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