Material Handler B2 Shift - M,T,F,Sat - 5AM-3:30PM

RJW Logistics Group; Romeoville (IL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Forklift Operator to join their dynamic warehouse team. In this role, you will operate forklifts safely and efficiently, ensuring that all freight is handled properly and that the warehouse remains organized. Your responsibilities will include loading and unloading trucks, maintaining safety protocols, and performing daily equipment inspections. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and are eager to contribute to a collaborative team, this opportunity is perfect for you. Join a company that values accountability and attention to detail, and take your career to the next level!

Qualifications

• 3-6 months of forklift driving experience in a warehouse setting.
• Ability to operate reach trucks and electric pallet jacks safely.

Responsibilities

• Operate forklifts safely to handle freight and maintain warehouse organization.
• Ensure accurate staging and loading of shipments.
• Perform daily forklift maintenance inspections and report issues.

Skills

Forklift Operation

Attention to Detail

Communication Skills

Problem Resolution

Flexibility to Work Overtime

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Handheld RF Equipment

Reach Truck

Electric Pallet Jack

Job description

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Job Purpose: To operate forklifts safely and efficiently; handle all freight inbound or outbound properly and orderly; maintain warehouse area with orderly stacking and good housekeeping; load/unload RJW truck/trailers and outside carriers safely 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 handling activities. Work from warehouse operations sheets using a forklift to pick customer orders and load on trailers. Maintain forklift safety at all times following all safety policies and procedures.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assist Warehouse Manager to ensure efficient operation of the warehouse.
• Ability to operate reach truck and/or EPJs.
• General understanding of computers and handheld RF equipment.
• Load and unload RJW truck/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.
• Pick and move stock from 1 lb. to 50 lbs. multiple times.
• Ensure all shipments are correctly staged and loaded properly.
• Maintain warehouse area with orderly stacking and good housekeeping.
• Process outbound cross-dock freight as necessary.
• Oversee storing stock properly in the warehouse and moving product into the storage racks.
• Work from warehouse operations sheets using a forklift to pick customer orders and load on trailers.
• Record and verify the accuracy of shipments against the paperwork for incoming and outgoing shipments/deliveries.
• Ensure all documentation and paperwork is properly completed.
• Operate forklifts safely and efficiently following all OSHA regulations, RJW safety policies, and procedures.
• This includes wearing seatbelts at all times when operating the forklift.
• Complete daily forklift maintenance inspections.
• Handle all customer products properly and orderly.
• Check deliveries for poor packing, general condition of materials, and free of damage. Alert Warehouse Supervisor of any problems, taking pictures if necessary.
• Report all accidents/incidents, damage of stock, or building damage to the Shift Supervisor immediately.
• Spot trailers to maintain efficient yard organization and flow of equipment for the day.
• Maintain 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:

• Possess 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 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 reach truck forklifts and Electric Pallet Jacks.

Education and/or Experience Required:

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