RJW Logistics Group is hiring: Reach forklift driver 2- Urgently Hiring! in Elwo
RJW Logistics Group, Elwood, IL, United States, 60421
Overview
Reach forklift driver 2 – Urgently Hiring.
Schedule: Monday to Friday 4PM-12:30AM ($20/HR).
Job Purpose
To operate forklifts safely and efficiently; handle 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; ensure all shipments are correctly staged, checked, and loaded properly; responsible for properly storing stock in the warehouse; perform 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
- Assist 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.
- Load and unload 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.
- Maintain warehouse area with orderly stacking and good housekeeping.
- Processing outbound cross-dock freight as necessary.
- Oversee storing stock properly in the warehouse and moving product into the storage racks.
- Work from warehouse operations sheets using a forklift to pick customer orders and load on trailers.
- Record and verify the accuracy of shipments against paperwork for incoming and outgoing shipments/deliveries.
- Ensure all documentation and paperwork is properly completed.
- Operate forklifts safely and efficiently following all OSHA regulations, RJW safety policies, and procedures, including wearing seatbelts at all times when operating the forklift.
- Complete daily forklift maintenance inspections.
- Handle all customer products properly and orderly.
- Check deliveries for poor packing, general condition of materials, and free of damage. Alert Warehouse Supervisor of any problems, taking pictures if necessary.
- Report all accidents/incidents, to the Shift Supervisor immediately.
- Spot trailers to maintain efficient yard organization and flow of equipment for the day.
- Maintain access to dock doors 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 ability 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.
- Good communication, problem resolution, and people skills.
- Flexibility in working overtime when needed and providing coverage to other shifts.
- PC skills helpful.
- 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.
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
Note: This is not the JD in its entirety.