Reach Truck Operators-Hiring Urgently at Multiple Locations! Job at RJW Logistic

RJW Logistics Group is hiring Reach Truck Operators at multiple locations, including 2601 NTERNATIONALE PARKWAY, WOODRIDGE, IL 60517, 14908 S. GOUGAR RD, LOCKPORT, IL 604971, 16535 W PROLOGIS PKWY, LOCKPORT, IL 60441, and 1001 BLUFF RD, ROMEOVILLE, IL 60446.

RJW Logistics Group is HIRING!
OUR PEOPLE ARE OUR FUTURE. THAT’S WHY THEY COME FIRST.

RJW is dedicated to hiring and developing talent who want to make an impact and be a part of an industry-leading organization. At RJW, we are committed to our employees’ success and to producing continuous innovation that drives the retail logistics industry forward.

Empower Your Future with Our Employee Ownership Program

We are thrilled to announce the launch of our Employee Ownership Program—an exciting opportunity designed to empower, motivate, and reward our dedicated team members. At RJW, we believe that our employees are the heartbeat of our success, and we want to share that success with you. Here’s what you can look forward to:

• Ownership Stake: Become a co-owner of the company and take pride in knowing that your hard work directly contributes to your own financial growth and the company's prosperity.
• Financial Rewards: Enjoy the potential for increased earnings through share appreciation.
• Sense of Belonging: Feel a deeper connection and commitment to your work as you become an integral part of the company's journey and success story.
• Community and Collaboration: Join a community of like-minded individuals who are equally invested in the company's mission and vision, fostering a collaborative and supportive work environment.
• Cost: Maybe the best detail about this program is that it costs nothing to you. As long as you are employed with RJW, you will enjoy the benefits of the program. Additionally, shares will be given to you on a yearly basis based on salary.

Our Employee Ownership Program is more than just a benefit—it's a path to building a brighter, more prosperous future together. Join us in taking this exciting step forward and become a valued co-owner of RJW. Together, we can achieve greatness.

Job Purpose

Do you want a direct hire opportunity with benefits and job security? Then you need to apply!!! RJW is the right place for you! 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.

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.
• Process 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 the shipments against the 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.
• 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, 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.
• Maintain 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

• Possess a sense of urgency, accountability, and be able 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 a must.
• Good communication, clear and concise, problem resolution, and people skills.
• Flexibility in working overtime when needed, and supplying coverage to other shifts.
• 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.

Education and/or Experience Required

• High School Diploma or general education diploma (GED).