Material Handler Lead - All Shifts

RJW Logistics Group; Romeoville (IL); On-site; USD 30,307 - 34,440; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Medical/Dental/Vision insurance

Employee discount

Flexible spending account

Health savings account

Paid time off

Sick Days

Long-term Disability Insurance

Short-term Disability Insurance

Accidental Insurance

Critical Illness Insurance

Disability Insurance

Job summary

RJW Logistics Group in Romeoville, Illinois is seeking a Material Handler to maintain warehouse order, stage shipments, and operate forklifts with safety as a priority.

Earn $22–$25 per hour on 1st or 2nd shifts with attendance, referral, and hiring bonuses. Growth through step increases and a driver-based incentive program is available.

Qualifications

• 2-4 years in a warehouse environment.
• 1 year plus experience on Walkie Rider & Reach.
• Good stable work and attendance record.

Responsibilities

• Receive, unload, move, and tag incoming parts and equipment.
• Operate forklifts and material handling equipment safely.
• Verify orders and stage parts for production to minimize costs.

Skills

Walkie Rider

Reach Truck

RF Scanner

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Warehouse Management System (WMS)

Job description

• EXPERIENCE with WALKIE RIDER & REACH TRUCK REQUIRED

Shifts & Schedules

1st & 2nd Shift

Pay

$22/HR - $25/HR

Pay Incentives

• Attendance Incentive - Up to $2400 bonus for good attendance. (Refer to Policy for Rules and Details)
• Referral Bonus - Up to $500 per referral (Refer to Policy for Rules and Details)
• Hiring Bonus - Up to $1000 (Refer to Policy for Rules and Details)
• Step increase program- Pay will increase by $.50 after 90 days and again after 180 days (Material Handlers Only)
• Certified/qualified Forklift/Walkie Rider/Cherry Picker drivers will receive an additional $0.50 p.hr
• Certified/qualified Reach Truck drivers will receive an additional $1.00 p.hr

Employee Ownership Program

• Ownership Stake: Become a co-owner of the company and take pride in your hard work directly contributing to your financial growth and the company's prosperity.
• Financial Rewards: Enjoy the potential for increased earnings through share appreciation.
• 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.
• 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.
• Cost: This program 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.

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

• Properly receive, unload, move, and tag incoming parts and equipment.
• Experience with WMS (Warehouse Management Systems)
• Knowledge of QMS (Quality Management Systems) and Lean Warehousing
• Experience operating material handling equipment and using an RF scanner
• Pull and stage parts for production and complete requisitions for parts shortages.
• Collect and properly package inventory and purchased items needing shipment.
• Must comply with the company’s safety policies while using lifting devices (forklifts and scissor lifts) and clean initiative standards.
• Learn day to day warehouse operations.
• Verify orders are complete and accurate.
• Pick each customer order in the most effective manner possible to minimize shipping costs and insure product safety.
• Other tasks as assigned by supervisor or 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.
• Ability to work as part of a team and lead.
• 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.
• PC skills helpful.
• Major experience on sit down forklifts and walkies.
• Experience in building pallets with stock and breaking down stock to fill independent orders.
• Experienced in cross docking freight process.
• Ability to work in a fast paced warehouse.

Qualifications

• 2-4 years in a warehouse environment.
• Good stable work and attendance record.
• 1 year plus experience on Walkie Rider & Reach.

Education And/or Experience Required

• High School Diploma or general education diploma (GED).
• Warehousing certifications a plus.

Benefits

• 401(k) matching
• Medical/Dental/Vision insurance
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health savings account
• Paid time off
• Sick Days
• Long-term Disability Insurance
• Short-term Disability Insurance
• Accidental Insurance
• Critical Illness Insurance
• Disability Insurance