Union Warehouse Forklift Operator

RTC; Romeoville (IL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(K) Plan with company match

Health Insurance

Life Insurance

Short-Term Disability

PTO 13 days

Union Position

Annual Profit Sharing

Attendance bonus $15 weekly

11 Paid Holidays

Raises after 3 & 6 months

Service Awards

Mental health PTO

Fitness center discounts

Preventive care 100%

Lactation rooms

Annual flu clinic

Job summary

RTC is seeking a shipping associate in Illinois to review orders, prepare shipments and ensure accuracy across all packing and documentation. The role involves operating dock equipment and coordinating with dock staff to manage shortages and timely departures.

The position requires one year of shipping experience, English fluency, ability to lift 50 lb, and flexibility for overtime. RTC offers comprehensive benefits and a unionized work environment.

Qualifications

• Must have a minimum of one year shipping experience using loading dock equipment.
• Fluent in English with excellent math and reading skills.
• Good knowledge of shipping documentation.
• Motivated self-starter and team player.
• Able to lift up to 50 pounds and operate dock equipment.
• Flexible with start/finish times; overtime when needed.

Responsibilities

• Review Sales Orders, Labels, Folders and all shipping documentation for completeness and accuracy.
• Check staged sales orders to ensure items and quantities match order.
• Identify and follow up on material shortages with dock and office supervision.
• Provide weights and dimensions for cartons and pallets to shipping supervision.
• Create tally sheets for full trailer load and other shipments.
• Review packing lists to verify destination address, pallets, cartons and weight.
• Load full trailer shipments, containers and LTL shipments using forklift and pallet jack.
• Maintain a clean, organized work area per 5S standards.
• Follow safety rules and report hazards; perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

English fluency

Math skills

Ability to lift 50 lb

Forklift/pallet jack knowledge

Tools

Barcode scanning

RF scanning

Job description

RTC is seeking a shipping associate in Illinois to review orders, prepare shipments and ensure accuracy across all packing and documentation. The role involves operating dock equipment and coordinating with dock staff to manage shortages and timely departures.

The position requires one year of shipping experience, English fluency, ability to lift 50 lb, and flexibility for overtime. RTC offers comprehensive benefits and a unionized work environment.