Material Handler Lead-1st Shift

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

Job summary

RJW Logistics Group is seeking individuals for warehouse operations to maintain orderliness and ensure shipment accuracy. This role requires 2-4 years of experience and offers an opportunity for benefits and job security. Join a supportive work environment and contribute to an industry-leading organization committed to employee success.

Qualifications

• 2-4 years of warehouse experience required.
• Stable work and attendance record needed.

Responsibilities

• Maintain warehouse orderliness and ensure shipments are correctly staged.
• Operate material handling equipment and ensure safety policies are followed.
• Verify order accuracy and optimize shipping methods.

Skills

Attention to detail

Problem-solving

Communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

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RJW Logistics Group is HIRING!

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.

Empower Your Future with Our Employee Ownership Program

We are excited to announce our Employee Ownership Program—an opportunity designed to empower, motivate, and reward our team members. At RJW, we believe our employees are the heartbeat of our success, and we want to share that success with you. Here’s what you can look forward to:

• Ownership Stake: Become a co-owner of the company and see how your efforts contribute to your financial growth and the company's prosperity.
• Financial Rewards: Potential for increased earnings through share appreciation.
• Sense of Belonging: Develop a deeper connection and commitment to your work as part of the company's journey.
• Community and Collaboration: Join a community of invested individuals fostering a supportive work environment.
• Cost: The program costs nothing to you. As long as you are employed with RJW, you will enjoy its benefits, with shares given annually based on salary.

Our Employee Ownership Program is more than a benefit—it’s a path to a brighter future. Join us and become a valued co-owner of RJW. Together, we can achieve greatness.

Interested in a direct hire opportunity with benefits and job security? Apply below! RJW is the right place for you!

Schedule: Mon-Fri 7am-3:30pm

Job Purpose: Maintain warehouse orderliness, ensure shipments are correctly staged, checked, and loaded, and perform material handling for shipping and receiving activities. Ensure safety policies are followed when operating forklifts and walkies. Reports to shift supervisor.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Receive, unload, move, and tag incoming parts and equipment.
• Experience with WMS, knowledge of QMS and Lean Warehousing, operating material handling equipment, and using RF scanners.
• Pull and stage parts, complete requisitions for shortages, package inventory for shipment.
• Comply with safety policies when using lifting devices and maintain cleanliness standards.
• Learn daily warehouse operations, verify order accuracy, and optimize shipping methods.
• Perform other tasks as assigned.

Additional Responsibilities:

• Work with urgency and accountability, with limited supervision.
• Basic computer skills and familiarity with RF equipment.
• Ability to lead and work as part of a team.
• Read, write, and understand English.
• Attention to detail, good communication, problem-solving skills.
• Flexibility to work overtime and cover other shifts.
• Experience operating sit-down forklifts and walkies, building and breaking down pallets, cross-docking freight.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced warehouse environment.

Qualifications:

• 2-4 years of warehouse experience.
• Stable work and attendance record.

Education and Experience:

• High School Diploma or GED.