Job Details
Material Handlers Needed! Text MHMTHW07 at (630) ###-#### to apply!
Job Purpose: To operate forklifts safely and efficiently; 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. Works from warehouse operations sheets using a forklift to pick customer orders and load on trailers. Maintains forklift safety at all times following all safety policies and procedures.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
* Assists Warehouse Manager to ensure efficient operation of the warehouse.
* Ability to operate sit down forklift and /or EPJs.
* 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.
* Ensures 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.
* This includes wearing of seatbelts at all times 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 employee, 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.
* 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/EPJs
* 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:
* 3-6 months of forklift driving experience in a warehouse using sit down forklifts and Electric Pallet Jacks.
* Good stable work record.
Education and/or Experience Required:
* High School Diploma or general education diploma (GED).
* Warehousing certifications a plus.
This is not the JD in it's entirety.