Material Handler 2

Job Purpose

To operate forklifts safely and efficiently; handles all freight inbound or outbound properly and orderly; maintains warehouse area with orderly stacking and good housekeeping; loading / unloading of RJW truck / trailers and outside carriers safely and using proper procedures; ensures all shipments are correctly staged, checked, and loaded properly; responsible for properly storing stock in the warehouse; performs duties to provide material handling services for warehouse shipping and receiving handling activities.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Assists Warehouse Manager to ensure efficient operation of the warehouse.
• Ability to operate sit down forklift and /or walkie-rider.
• General understanding of computers and handheld RF equipment.
• Loads and unloads RJW truck / trailers safely and efficiently using proper procedures, including outside carriers equipment.
• Flexible to work 10 to 12 hours shifts when necessary and not afraid of heights.
• Picking and moving stock from 1 lb. to 50 lbs. multiple times.
• Ensures all shipments are correctly staged and loaded properly.
• Maintains warehouse area with orderly stacking and good housekeeping.
• Processing outbound cross-dock freight as necessary.
• Oversees storing stock properly in the warehouse and moving product into the storage racks.
• Works from warehouse operations sheets using a forklift to pick customer orders and load on trailers.
• Records and verifies the accuracy of the shipments against the paperwork for incoming and outgoing shipments / deliveries.
• Ensures all documentation and paperwork is properly completed.
• Operates forklifts safely and efficiently following all OSHA regulations, RJW safety policies, and procedures. This includes wearing of seatbelts at all times when operating the forklift.
• Completes daily forklift maintenance inspections.
• Handles all customer products properly and orderly.
• Checks deliveries for poor packing, general condition of materials, and free of damage. Alerts Warehouse Supervisor of any problems, taking pictures if necessary.
• Reports all accidents / incidents, to employee, damage of stock, or building damage to the Shift Supervisor immediately.
• Spotting of trailers to maintain efficient yard organization and flow of equipment for the day.
• Maintains access to dock doors both inside and outside the facility keeping them free of debris or snow.

Qualifications

• 3-6 months of forklift driving experience in a warehouse using sit down forklifts and Electric Pallet Jacks.
• Good stable work record.
• High School Diploma or general education diploma (GED).
• Warehousing certifications a plus.