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3rd Shift Production Material Handler- Reach Truck – Picking to Line

Redwood Logistics · Romeoville, IL · 1 mo ago
On-siteInformation Technology$22–$26/hrFull-time

About the role

The Material Handler primary focus is intralogistics picking and replenishment to production lines primarily using reach truck equipment and EPJ’s. Also responsible for executing all activities related to safely unloading, inbound receiving, inventory control, and internal material movement within the warehouse. This role ensures accurate transactions in the ERP system, supports production schedules, and maintains a clean, safe, and organized warehouse environment.

Responsibilities

  • Operate a reach truck to pick, replenish, and stage materials for production cells
  • Deliver materials accurately and on time to support manufacturing flow
  • Perform system-directed picking using RF scanners
  • Maintain inventory accuracy during picking and replenishment
  • Maintain safe equipment operation and clean work areas
  • Meet daily productivity, accuracy, and safety KPI’s
  • Replenishment: Move materials between cells, following routing, delivery tickets or orders
  • Fill orders from storage areas and warehouse stock and deliver to designated cells
  • Operate hand truck and Reach Trucks to move materials and stack loaded pallets
  • Accurately perform inventory transactions using the ERP system
  • Communicate discrepancies, damages, or shortages to Inventory Control or Purchasing
  • Contribute team effort by training others as needed
  • Safety & Housekeeping: Operate material handling equipment safely and follow all OSHA and company safety standards. Maintain clean, safe, and organized work areas, aisles, racks, and staging zones. Follow proper PPE guidelines and participate in safety audits or training.

Requirements

  • 5 years of warehouse, material handling, or manufacturing support experience required
  • 5 years of experience operating powered industrial truck (PIT) – sit down forklift, reach truck, riding electric pallet jack
  • Experience with inbound receiving, inventory control, or internal material delivery
  • Able to read and interpret shipping documents
  • Forklift certified
  • Familiarity with ERP/WMS systems
  • Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy
  • Basic to Intermediate computer skills
  • Understand and follow verbal and written instructions in English
  • Strong communication and teamwork skills
  • High degree of accuracy and accountability
  • Problem-solving mindset and willingness to support continuous improvement
  • Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks simultaneously

Qualifications

  • Physical Demands: Medium – Heavy Physical Demand Level (PDL)
  • Lifting Demands: Lift up to 75 pounds on an occasional basis floor to waist with assistance; lift up to 40 pounds on a frequent basis floor to waist; carry up to 40 pounds on an occasional basis up to 25 feet; push/pull up to 40 pounds on a frequent basis; push/pull more than 40 pounds on an occasional basis with assistance
  • Postural Demands: Standing – continuous; Walking – continuous; Bending/stooping – frequent; Squatting/kneeling – frequent; Lifting – frequent
  • Miscellaneous Demands: Griping, manipulation, fingering – continuous; Variable hand/power tool use – frequent; Two-person tasks using assistive devices for lifting, pulling, and pushing including hand trucks, pallet jacks, forklifts, and hoists

Skills

  • Computer skills
  • Verbal and written communication skills
  • Attention to detail
  • Problem-solving skills
  • Teamwork skills

Benefits

  • Access to experts and resources for your Learning & Development journey
  • Opportunity for internal mobility
  • Employee referral bonus program
  • Employee Resource Groups (ERGs)
  • Annual fundraising and volunteer events to give back to communities
  • Paid time off, floating holidays, time off to volunteer and rollover
  • Paid parental leave
  • Medical, dental, vision and 401k plans (with match)
  • Flexible spending account, mass transit and dependent care plans available
  • Health savings account, with a annual company contribution for plan participants
  • Short-term and long-term disability; life insurance policies subsidized by company
  • Additional benefits including pet insurance, accident care, access to legal advice and more

Pay

Compensation Range: Hourly range: $22.00 - $26.00

Schedule

This position is full-time and onsite Sunday through Thursday from 10:00 pm - 6:30 am. Friday availability is required and dependent upon customer's needs and production schedule to support Saturday production when needed.

Company Information

Redwood is an equal opportunity employer. Employment decisions at the Company are based on individual merit, qualifications, abilities, and the Company’s needs and resources. The Company does not discriminate in recruiting, hiring, compensation, promotions, discipline, termination or any other aspect of employment on the basis of an individual’s actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, disability, marital status, military service or status, genetic information, arrest and conviction record, credit history, or any other basis protected by applicable law.

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