Reach Truck Operator-1st Shift

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

Job summary

A leading logistics company is seeking a dedicated Forklift Operator to join their team in Romeoville, Illinois. The ideal candidate will operate forklifts safely while ensuring proper handling of freight and maintaining warehouse organization. This role offers a competitive hourly wage of $18 and emphasizes employee ownership and collaborative community in a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Employee Ownership Program

Job security with direct hire opportunity

Qualifications

• 3-6 months of forklift driving experience in a warehouse.
• Ability to read, write, and understand English.
• General understanding of computers and handheld RF equipment.

Responsibilities

• Operate forklifts safely and efficiently; load and unload freight.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization in the warehouse.
• Ensure accurate documentation of shipments.

Skills

Attention to detail

Problem resolution

Good communication skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

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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:

· 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.

· 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 : Maybe the best detail about this program is that it cost 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.

Do you want a Direct hire opportunity with benefits and job security? Then you need to apply below!!! RJW is the right place for you!

Schedule: Mon-Fri 7AM-3:30PM ($18/HR)

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 sit down forklift 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 hours 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 of 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, to 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 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 sit down forklifts and Electric Pallet Jacks.

Education and/or Experience Required:

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