Warehouse Dock Lead Job at RJW Logistics Group in Joliet

Overview

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

Schedule: Mon-Fri 4M-12:30AM

Compensation: $22.00/hour

Employee Ownership Program
We are excited to announce the launch of our Employee Ownership Program—an opportunity designed to empower, motivate, and reward our team members. Here’s what you can look forward to:

• Ownership Stake: Become a co-owner of the company and contribute to your own financial growth and the company’s prosperity.
• Financial Rewards: Potential for increased earnings through share appreciation.
• Sense of Belonging: Deeper connection to your work as part of the company’s journey and success.
• Community and Collaboration: A collaborative, supportive work environment.
• Cost: The program costs nothing to you while employed; shares will be given yearly based on salary.

Benefits

• MyShare Program (explained above)
• 401(k)
• 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

Job Purpose

Maintain warehouse area with orderly stacking and good housekeeping; ensure all shipments are correctly staged, checked, and loaded properly; perform duties to provide material handling services for warehouse shipping and receiving handling activities. Ensure that Material Handlers are operating forklift and walkies safely at all times following all safety policies and procedures. This position reports to shift supervisor.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• 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.
• Comply with the company’s safety policies while using lifting devices (forklifts and scissor lifts) and maintain 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 ensure product safety.
• Other tasks as assigned by supervisor or manager.

Additional Responsibilities

• Possess a sense of urgency and accountability; able to work with limited supervision.
• General understanding of computers and handheld RF equipment.
• Ability to work as part of a team and lead.
• Must be able to read, write, and understand English.
• Attention to detail and quality a must.
• 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 and walkies.
• 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

• 2-4 years in a warehouse environment.
• Good stable work and attendance record.

Education And/or Experience Required

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Warehousing certifications a plus.

This is not the JD in its entirety.

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Management and Manufacturing

Industries

• Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Storage

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