VAS Forklift Material Handler - All Shifts

RJW Logistics Group

Plainfield (IL)

On-site

USD 27,552 - 35,817

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

401(k) & 401(k) Matching

Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off & Sick Days

Employee Discount

Flexible Spending Account

Job summary

RJW Logistics Group is hiring a Forklift Material Handler to operate forklifts in the VAS department and manage inbound/outbound freight in our Plainfield, IL facility.

You will load/unload, stage shipments, maintain housekeeping, and follow OSHA and RJW safety policies, with shifts of 10–12 hours and bonus opportunities. Requires at least 1 year forklift experience and a High School diploma.

Qualifications

1+ year forklift driving in a warehouse.
Ability to read, write, and understand English.
Good stable work record.

Responsibilities

Operate sit‑down forklift for loading/unloading and order picking.
Load/unload RJW trucks and outside carrier equipment.
Maintain orderly warehouse and proper staging of shipments.
Record and verify shipments against paperwork and ensure documentation is complete.
Follow OSHA regulations and RJW safety policies.

Skills

Forklift driving

Safety minded

English proficiency

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

RF handheld

Warehouse software

Job description

PAY RANGE: $20 to $26 per hour
pay dependent on shift schedule, step increase program, and equipment certifications

Exciting NEW Pay Incentives at RJW!

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

RJW Logistics Group is HIRING!

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. 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: The program costs nothing to you. As long as you are employed with RJW, you will enjoy the benefits of the program. Shares will be given on a yearly basis based on salary.

Job Purpose

To operate forklifts safely and efficiently for the VAS department; handle 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 using proper procedures; ensure all shipments are correctly staged, checked, and loaded properly; responsible for properly storing stock in the warehouse; perform duties to provide material handling services for warehouse shipping and receiving activities. Works from warehouse operations sheets using a forklift to pick customer orders and load on trailers. Always maintains forklift safety following all safety policies and procedures.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

Assist Warehouse Manager to ensure efficient operation of the warehouse.
Operate sit‑down forklift work.
General understanding of computers and handheld RF equipment.
Load and unload RJW truck/trailers safely and efficiently using proper procedures, including outside carriers’ equipment.
Flexible to work 10 to 12 hour shifts when necessary and not afraid of heights.
Pick and move stock from 1 lb. to 50 lbs. multiple times.
Ensure all shipments are correctly staged and loaded properly.
Maintain warehouse area with orderly stacking and good housekeeping.
Process outbound cross‑dock freight as necessary.
Oversee storing stock properly in the warehouse and moving product into storage racks.
Work from warehouse operations sheets using a forklift to pick customer orders and load on trailers.
Record and verify the accuracy of shipments against the paperwork for incoming and outgoing shipments/deliveries.
Ensure all documentation and paperwork is properly completed.
Operate forklifts safely and efficiently following all OSHA regulations, RJW safety policies, and procedures.
Always wear seatbelts when operating the forklift.
Complete daily forklift maintenance inspections.
Handle all customer products properly and orderly.
Check deliveries for poor packing, general condition of materials, and free of damage. Alert Warehouse Supervisor of any problems, taking pictures if necessary.
Report all accidents/incidents, damage of stock, or building damage to the Shift Supervisor immediately.
Spot trailers to maintain efficient yard organization and flow of equipment for the day.
Maintain 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

Possess a sense of urgency, accountability, and be able to work with limited supervision.
General understanding of computers and handheld RF equipment.
Read, write, and understand English.
Attention to detail and quality is 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 are helpful.
Major experience with forklifts.
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

1+ years of forklift driving experience in a warehouse using a forklift (reach, walkie rider, sit‑down, cherry/order picker).
Good stable work record.

Education And/or Experience Required

High School Diploma or General Education Diploma (GED).
Warehousing certifications a plus.

Language Skills Sets

Must be able to communicate, read, write, and speak English.
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.
Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, and customers.

Skills

Mathematical Skills

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
Ability to compute rates, ratios, percentages and to draw and interpret bar graphs.

Reasoning Ability

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
Ability to determine “root cause” of problem and determine corrective action.

Computer Skills

Knowledge of Business Operating Systems, Internet software, Word Processing, and Spreadsheet software.

Physical Demands

Must be able to occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
Must be able to activate phone systems utilizing keyboards and buttons.
Must be articulate and comfortable speaking in front of others.
Regularly work in an indoor/office environment and required to sit and/or use repetitive hand motion.
Frequently required to talk, hear, stand and walk.
Must be able to work more than 8 continuous hours when required.
Must be able to work under stressful situations, have good cognitive skills, maintain work accuracy, and the ability to concentrate on more than one task at a time.
Must have the ability to read and discern visual images on a variety of media with 20/20 corrected vision.
Must be able to speak and communicate clearly over telephones.
Must be in sound physical health as determined by a certified licensed physician with no evidence of the use of controlled substances.

Work Environment

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts, and fumes or airborne particles. The noise level in the work environment will range from quiet to moderately loud.

Employer Rights

This job description is intended to provide general information about the Forklift Material Handler position. The above does not constitute an exhaustive list of the job duties to be performed by an associate holding the position of Forklift Material Handler, nor are the lists of the physical requirements and environmental conditions exhaustive. You may be asked by your supervisor or managers to perform other duties. Your performance will be evaluated in part based upon your performance of the job duties listed in this job description, as well as any job duties not specifically listed above that you may be asked from time to time to perform. As with all positions, the duties and responsibilities are subject to change at any time as needs arise and at the discretion of RJW Transport, Inc. The Company has the right to revise this job description at any time.

Employment‑At‑Will

It is the Company’s policy that all associates, other than those covered by a written individual employment or labor agreement with the Company that has been authorized in writing by the Company’s Chief Executive Officer or Board of Directors, are not employed for any fixed term and are employed at the will of the Company for an indefinite period. Just as our associates reserve the right to resign their employment at any time for any reason the Company reserves its right to terminate an associate at any time for any reason either with or without cause. Neither this Job Description nor any of its individual terms constitute commitments between the Company and its associates as to the terms, conditions or duration of employment, nor does it modify the prevailing Employment‑At‑Will relationship.

Benefits