(W06) Material Hand Dock Lead-2nd Shift

RJW Logistics Group; Lemont (IL); On-site; USD 71,635,200 - 74,676,940; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Attendance bonus

Referral bonus

Hiring bonus

Step raises

Ownership stakes

Job summary

RJW Transport, Inc. is seeking a Material Handler Lead in Lemont, IL to maintain warehouse area, ensure proper staging and loading of shipments, and oversee forklift safety.

Reports to shift supervisor and will work Mon–Fri, 3:30 PM–12:30 AM, with opportunities for growth through incentive programs. Responsibilities include receiving, staging, and packing inventory, using WMS/QMS with RF scanners, and ensuring accuracy of orders while maintaining safety standards.

Qualifications

• 2–4 years in a warehouse environment.
• Good stable work and attendance record.

Responsibilities

• Properly receive, unload, move, and tag incoming parts and equipment.
• Use WMS (Warehouse Management Systems) and QMS (Quality Management Systems); operate material handling equipment and use 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.
• Comply with the company’s safety policies while using lifting devices (forklifts and scissor lifts) and maintain 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.
• Perform other tasks as assigned by supervisor or manager.

Skills

Forklift operation

RF scanner

Quality control

Teamwork

Communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

WMS

QMS

Lean warehousing

Excel

Job description

Pay

$25.00–$26.00 per hour

Shift

Monday–Friday 3:30 PM–12:30 AM

Incentives

• Attendance Incentive – up to $2,400 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 $1,000. (Refer to Policy for Rules and Details)
• Step increase program – pay will increase by $0.50 after 90 days and again after 180 days
• Certified/Qualified Forklift/Walkie Rider/Cherry Picker drivers receive an additional $0.50/hr
• Certified/Qualified Reach Truck drivers receive an additional $1.00/hr

Employee Ownership Program

• Ownership stake – become a co‑owner of the company and earn share appreciation
• Financial rewards – potential for increased earnings through share appreciation
• Sense of belonging – deeper connection and commitment to work
• Community and collaboration – collaborative work environment with like‑minded teammates
• Cost – no cost to you; shares awarded yearly based on salary

Job Purpose

Maintain warehouse area with orderly stacking and good housekeeping; ensure all shipments are correctly staged, checked, and loaded properly; provide material handling services for warehouse shipping and receiving activities; oversee forklift and walkie safety compliance. This position reports to the shift supervisor.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Properly receive, unload, move, and tag incoming parts and equipment.
• Use WMS (Warehouse Management Systems) and QMS (Quality Management Systems) and Lean Warehousing concepts; operate material handling equipment and use 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.
• Comply with the company’s safety policies while using lifting devices (forklifts and scissor lifts) and maintain 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.
• Perform other tasks as assigned by supervisor or manager.

Additional Responsibilities

• Possess a sense of urgency, accountability, and work with limited supervision.
• General understanding of computers and handheld RF equipment.
• Work as part of a team and lead when appropriate.
• 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 supply coverage to other shifts.
• PC skills helpful.
• Major experience on sit‑down forklifts and walkies.
• Experience 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

• 2–4 years in a warehouse environment.
• Good stable work and attendance record.

Education & Experience

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

Language Skills

• Read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.
• Write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.
• Effectively present information and respond to questions from managers, clients, and customers.
• Communicate, read, write, and speak English.

Mathematical Skills

• Compute addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Compute rates, ratios, and percentages and draw and interpret bar graphs.

Reasoning Ability

• Solve practical problems and handle a variety of concrete variables when standard solutions are limited.
• Interpret instructions in written, oral, diagrammatic, or schedule form.
• Determine root cause of problems and devise corrective action.

Computer Skills

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

Physical Demands

• Occasionally lift and/or move up to 60 pounds.
• Stand on feet for the full shift (8 hours).
• Work more than continuous 8 hours when required.
• Maintain sound physical health as determined by a certified licensed physician; no controlled substance use.

Work Environment

• Exposure to moving mechanical parts and fumes or airborne particles; noise level ranges from quiet to moderately loud.

Employer Rights & Legal Notice

This job description is intended to provide general information about the Material Handler Lead position. The above does not constitute an exhaustive list of the duties, physical requirements, or environmental conditions. You may be asked to perform other duties. Performance will be evaluated in part based on the duties listed herein and any duties added from time to time. The duties and responsibilities are subject to change at any time as needs arise at the discretion of RJW Transport, Inc. The company reserves the right to revise this job description at any time.

Employment‑At‑Will – All associates, except those covered by a written individual employment or labor agreement authorized in writing by the CEO or Board of Directors, are employed at the will of the company for an indefinite period. Associates reserve the right to resign at any time for any reason; the company reserves the right to terminate an associate at any time, with or without cause. This Job Description does not modify the prevailing employment‑at‑will relationship.