RJW Logistics Group · 4 months ago
Material Handler Lead (Sitdown Forklift Operator)
Woodridge, IL
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$20/hr - $20/hr
2+ years expRJW Logistics Group is dedicated to hiring and developing talent in the retail logistics industry. The Material Handler Lead will maintain the warehouse area, ensure proper handling of shipments, and lead a team of Material Handlers in safe operations of forklifts and other equipment.
Transportation/Trucking/Railroad
Responsibilities
Properly receive, unload, move, and tag incoming parts and equipment
Experience with WMS (Warehouse Management Systems) Knowledge of QMS (Quality Management Systems) and Lean Warehousing Experience operating material handling equipment and using an RF scanner
Pull and stage parts for production and complete requisitions for parts shortages
Collect and properly package inventory and purchased items needing shipment
Must comply with the company’s safety policies while using lifting devices (forklifts and scissor lifts) and clean initiative standards
Learn day to day warehouse operations
Verify orders are complete and accurate
Pick each customer order in the most effective manner possible to minimize shipping costs and insure product safety
Other tasks as assigned by supervisor or manager
Possess a sense of urgency, accountability, and be able to work with limited supervision
General understanding of computers and handheld RF equipment
Ability to work as part of a team and lead
He / she must be able to read, write, and understand English
Attention to detail and quality 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 helpful
Major experience on sit down forklifts and walkies
Experience in building pallets with stock and breaking down stock to fill independent orders
Experienced in cross docking freight process
Ability to work in a fast paced warehouse
Qualification
Required
2-4 years in a warehouse environment
Good stable work and attendance record
High School Diploma or general education diploma (GED)
Experience with WMS (Warehouse Management Systems)
Knowledge of QMS (Quality Management Systems) and Lean Warehousing
Experience operating material handling equipment and using an RF scanner
Must comply with the company's safety policies while using lifting devices (forklifts and scissor lifts) and clean initiative standards
He / she must be able to read, write, and understand English
Attention to detail and quality a must
Good communication, clear and concise, problem resolution, and people skills
Preferred
Warehousing certifications a plus
PC skills helpful
Major experience on sit down forklifts and walkies
Experience in building pallets with stock and breaking down stock to fill independent orders
Experienced in cross docking freight process
Ability to work in a fast paced warehouse
Flexibility in working overtime when needed, and supplying coverage to other shifts
Benefits
401(k) matching
Medical/Dental/Vision insurance
Employee discount
Flexible spending account
Health savings account
Paid time off
Sick Days
Long-term Disability Insurance
Short-term Disability Insurance
Accidental Insurance
Critical Illness Insurance
Disability Insurance
Company
RJW Logistics Group
RJW Logistics Group is a leading retail logistics and consolidation provider that out-performs the market by bringing your product to the retail shelf on-time, in-full, and at a lower overall cost.
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
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Late StageLeadership Team
Todd Davenport
Chief Financial Officer
Condy Dixon
Chief Operating Officer
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