(W18) Material Handler-D Shift

Job Purpose

To operate forklifts safely and efficiently for the VAS department; handles all freight inbound or outbound properly and orderly; maintain 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 work.
• 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.
• Ensure 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. Includes always wearing of seatbelts 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 employees, 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.
• Other tasks as assigned by manager.

Additional Responsibilities

• Possesses a sense of urgency, accountability, and be able to work with limited supervision.
• General understanding of computers and handheld RF equipment.
• 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 forklifts.
• Experience in 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

• 1+ years of forklift driving experience in a warehouse using a forklift (reach, walkie rider, sit-down, cherry/order picker).
• Good stable work record.
• High School Diploma or General Education Diploma (GED).
• Warehousing certifications a plus.

Education And/or Experience Required

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

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.

Employer Rights

• This job description is intended to provide general information about the Forklift Material Handler position. The above does not constitute an exhaustive list of the job duties to be performed by an associate holding the position of Forklift Material Handler, nor are the lists of the physical requirements and environmental conditions exhaustive.

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