Material Handler Lead/2nd Shift

RJW Logistics Group; Romeoville (IL); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in logistics is seeking dedicated individuals to join their warehouse team. This role involves maintaining an organized warehouse environment, ensuring accurate staging and loading of shipments, and operating material handling equipment safely. The company is committed to employee success, offering an innovative Employee Ownership Program that allows team members to share in the company's growth and prosperity. Ideal candidates will have experience in warehouse operations and a strong attention to detail, contributing to a collaborative and supportive work culture. Join this exciting opportunity to empower your future and make a meaningful impact in the logistics industry.

Benefits

Employee Ownership Program

Financial Rewards through share appreciation

Community and Collaboration

Cost-free participation in ownership program

Qualifications

• 2-4 years of experience in a warehouse environment required.
• Must have a stable work and attendance record.

Responsibilities

• Maintain warehouse area with orderly stacking and good housekeeping.
• Properly receive, unload, move, and tag incoming parts and equipment.
• Ensure all shipments are correctly staged, checked, and loaded.

Skills

Material Handling

Forklift Operation

Attention to Detail

Communication Skills

Teamwork

Problem Resolution

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Warehouse Management Systems (WMS)

RF Scanners

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 thrilled to announce the launch of our Employee Ownership Program—an exciting opportunity designed to empower, motivate, and reward our dedicated team members. At RJW, we believe that 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:

1. Ownership Stake: Become a co-owner of the company and take pride in knowing that your hard work directly contributes to your own financial growth and the company's prosperity.
2. Financial Rewards: Enjoy the potential for increased earnings through share appreciation.
3. Sense of Belonging: Feel a deeper connection and commitment to your work as you become an integral part of the company's journey and success story.
4. Community and Collaboration: Join a community of like-minded individuals who are equally invested in the company's mission and vision, fostering a collaborative and supportive work environment.
5. Cost: The best detail about this program is that it costs nothing to you. As long as you are employed with RJW, you will enjoy the benefits of the program. Additionally, shares will be given to you on a yearly basis based on salary.

Our Employee Ownership Program is more than just a benefit—it's a path to building a brighter, more prosperous future together. Join us in taking this exciting step forward and become a valued co-owner of RJW. Together, we can achieve greatness.

Schedule/Shift: Monday - Friday / 4:00 PM - 12:30 AM ($22/hr)

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 safely at all times following all safety policies and procedures. This position reports to shift supervisor.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

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

Additional Responsibilities:

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

Qualifications:

1. 2-4 years in a warehouse environment.
2. Good stable work and attendance record.

Education and/or Experience Required:

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