Forklift Operator Order Picker - All shifts!

Exciting new pay incentives at RJW Logistics Group:

• 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 $0.50 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 per hour
• Certified/qualified Reach Truck drivers will receive an additional $1.00 per hour

About the role

To operate forklifts and walkies safely and efficiently; maintain warehouse area with orderly stacking and good housekeeping; ensure all shipments are correctly staged, checked, and loaded properly; perform duties to provide material handling services for warehouse shipping and receiving handling activities.

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. Additionally, shares will be given to you on a yearly basis based on salary.

Responsibilities

• Pick product from inventory for order fulfillment.
• Drive sit-down forklifts and walkies.
• Assemble individual packages into ship-ready orders.
• Move stock to proper warehouse locations.
• Learn day-to-day warehouse operations.
• Comply with safety guidelines.
• Verify orders are complete and accurate.
• Pick each customer order in the most effective manner possible to minimize shipping costs and ensure product safety.
• 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.
• Ability to work as part of a team.
• Must be able to 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 on sit-down forklifts and walkies.
• Experience in building pallets with stock and breaking down stock to fill independent orders.
• Experienced in cross-docking freight process.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced warehouse.

Requirements

• 1 year’s forklift driving experience in a warehouse using sit-down forklifts and walkies.
• Good stable work and attendance record.

Qualifications

Language Skills

• Must be able to effectively 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.

Mathematical Skills

• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percentage 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 60 pounds.
• Must be able to be on foot for full shift (8 hours).
• Must be able to work more than continuous 8 hours when required.
• 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.

Benefits

• 401(k) & 401(k) Matching
• Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance
• Employee Discount
• Flexible Spending Account
• Health Savings Account
• Paid Time Off & Sick Days
• Short & Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Accidental & Critical Illness Insurance