Material Handler (Forklift Operator) - 1st shift

About the Role

RJW Logistics Group is hiring a Material Handler to perform loading and unloading of RJW trucks and outside carriers, ensure all shipments are properly stored in the warehouse, and pick orders from warehouse inventory as directed by customers. RJW is dedicated to hiring and developing talent who want to make an impact and be a part of an industry-leading organization, committed to employees' success and to producing continuous innovation that drives the retail logistics industry forward.

Employee Ownership Program

RJW is thrilled to announce the launch of our Employee Ownership Program—an exciting opportunity designed to empower, motivate, and reward our dedicated team members. As a co-owner of the company, you can take pride in knowing that your hard work directly contributes to your own financial growth and the company's prosperity. Enjoy the potential for increased earnings through share appreciation, feel a deeper connection and commitment to your work, and join a community of like-minded individuals equally invested in the company's mission and vision. The program costs nothing to you—as long as you are employed with RJW, you will enjoy the benefits, with shares given to you on a yearly basis based on salary.

Pay 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 increases by $0.50 after 90 days and again after 180 days (Material Handlers only)
• Forklift/Walkie Rider/Cherry Picker: Certified/qualified drivers receive an additional $0.50 per hour
• Reach Truck: Certified/qualified drivers receive an additional $1.00 per hour

Shift & Pay

Shift: 1st; Pay: $20-23/hr

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Loading/unloading truck/trailers safely and efficiently using proper procedures, including outside carrier equipment
• Picking and moving from 1 lb to 50 lbs or more multiple times
• Ensuring all documentation is properly completed
• Coordinating with dispatch and sales to resolve any discrepancies
• Proper storing of all inbound loads in the correct warehouse location
• Ensuring all shipments are properly marked before storing/picking
• Maintaining warehouse area with orderly stacking and good housekeeping
• Spotting of trailers to maintain efficient yard organization and flow of equipment into warehouse
• Coordinating paperwork with drivers after normal dispatch operations are finished for the day
• General maintenance of area surrounding warehouse
• Ensuring trailers are swept clean of any debris when empty
• Ensuring all shipments are correctly staged and loaded properly
• Processing outbound freight cross-dock freight as necessary
• Operating Stand-up Reach Forklifts, Cherry Pickers, and some sit-down forklift work
• Following all safety procedures at all times
• Building pallets and breaking down stock
• Working in a fast-paced warehouse
• Other tasks as assigned by manager

Additional Responsibilities

• Must know how to operate a Forklift, Cherry Picker, and Stand-up Reach Forklift
• Good communication, problem resolution, and people skills
• Ability to maintain orderly operation of warehouse

Qualifications

• 1 year Fork Lift driving experience
• Certified Fork Lift License

Education

High School Diploma or general education diploma (GED) is preferred.

Skills

• Language: 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
• Mathematical: 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 percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs
• Reasoning: 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: 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 works 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 in excess of continuous 8 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.