Warehouse Associate
Company Overview
Riverstone Logistics (RLX) is committed to being an honest, reliable, dependable freight forwarding partner. Every day we focus on fulfilling our purpose of using our God‑given talents and opportunities to love our neighbors, serve our communities, and improve our industry. RLX provides final‑mile deliveries through dedicated and network models for various clients in over 26 states across the United States. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, RLX currently has over 700 employees and seeks new team members who demonstrate leadership capabilities and exceptional communication skills to grow with us at our home office and client sites nationwide.
Position Summary
The Warehouse Associate is responsible for using safe lifting techniques, efficiently sorting, handling, loading, and unloading freight from over‑the‑road equipment, containers, city trailers, and/or straight trucks. The role involves operating hand trucks, pallet jacks, and forklifts, as well as performing other duties as assigned. Successful completion of a criminal background check is required; certain felony convictions involving violence, theft, abuse, dishonesty, or breach of trust may disqualify candidates.
Competencies
- Customer Focus
- Drive for Results
- Ethics and Values
- Problem Solving
- Conflict Resolution
- Functional/Technical Learning
- Managing and Measuring Work
- Timely Decision Making
- Listening
- Learning on the Fly
- Perseverance
- Composure
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Operate all material handling equipment in a safe manner.
- Work with different departments to meet business demands.
- Communicate any loading or unloading issues to the supervisor.
- Stay up to date with new systems and technology.
- Participate in daily inventory processes, auditing, and researching discrepancies.
- Demonstrate reliability and commitment to punctuality.
- Perform all job tasks as assigned, which may vary depending on client requirements.
Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities)
- Good communication skills.
- Ability to work well with a team.
- Proficient attention to detail.
- Willingness to work overtime as needed to meet operational and customer demands.
- Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
Preferred Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities)
- High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
Physical Demands and Work Environment
The role requires regular movement, standing, and bending for long periods. Employees must be able to maneuver around work areas, move and manipulate various objects, and communicate effectively with coworkers and external stakeholders in person and via computer‑based messaging. Extended work hours and travel may be required. Reasonable accommodations can be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.