Warehouse Specialist
About the Company
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 clients across the United States. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, RLX has over 700 employees and seeks individuals who demonstrate leadership capabilities and exceptional communication skills to grow with us at our home office or client sites nationwide.
About the Role
The Warehouse Specialist supports daily warehouse operations at a designated distribution center or cross-dock facility. This role works alongside and provides guidance to a team of Warehouse Associates to ensure operational goals are met. The Warehouse Specialist performs core warehouse functions, supports Warehouse Management System (WMS) processes, maintains accurate inventory records, and partners with the Operations Manager to drive efficiency, accuracy, and team performance.
Responsibilities
- Operates all material handling equipment in a safe manner
- Works with different departments to meet business demands
- Communicates any issues to the supervisor that arise from loading and unloading
- Stays up to date with new systems and technology
- Participates in daily inventory processes, auditing, and researching discrepancies
- Demonstrates reliability and commitment to punctuality
- Ensures timely reporting of loads/returns compliance within industry standards
- Participates in goal setting and takes accountability for results
- Enforces company compliance standards
- Supports an environment that fosters open and positive team communication
- Enforces location safety management plans
- Performs other duties as assigned (may vary based on client requirements)
Requirements
- High School Diploma or GED equivalent preferred
- Experience with leading a team to goal achievement; prior supervisory experience a plus
- Ability to prioritize and organize work, with strong follow-up, analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills
- Effective verbal and written communication with team members and management
- Ability to work overtime as needed to meet operational and customer demands
- Ability to maintain performance in a fast-paced environment
- Capability to multi-task with excellent time management skills
- Intermediate computer skills
Preferred Qualifications
- Two (2) or more years of experience in logistics, warehouse, or a related field
Physical Demands and Work Environment
The physical demands described are representative of those required to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these functions.
- Regularly required to walk and stand for long periods of time
- Must communicate effectively with coworkers and outside stakeholders in person, by telephone, and via email or other computer-related messaging
- Occasionally required to maneuver about work areas and move/manipulate various objects, with an occasional need to lift up to 100 pounds
- May require extended work hours and travel