RJW Logistics Group
Floor Lead 1st Shift
Company:
RJW Logistics Group
Location:
Joliet, IL
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
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 ensure product safety.
Other tasks as assigned by supervisor or 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.
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, 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.
Qualifications
2–4 years in a warehouse environment.
Good stable work and attendance record.
Education and Experience
High School Diploma or general education diploma (GED).
Warehousing certifications a plus.
Skills
Language: Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations; ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals; ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, and customers.
English communication skills.
Mathematical proficiency: add, subtract, multiply, and divide; compute rate, ratio, percent; interpret bar graphs.
Reasoning: solve practical problems, determine root cause, and recommend corrective action.
Computer skills: Business Operating Systems, Internet software, Word Processing, Spreadsheet software.
Physical Demands
Occasionally lift/move up to 60 pounds.
Stand on feet for entire shift (8 hours); may work more than 8 continuous hours when required.
In sound physical health per certified physician with no evidence of controlled substance use.
Work Environment
Potential exposure to moving mechanical parts, fumes, airborne particles; noise level ranging from quiet to moderately loud.
Benefits and Compensation
Shift Sun‑Wed 5am – 3:30pm: $21/hr
Shift Wed‑Sat 5am – 3:30pm: $21/hr
Employee Ownership Program: ownership stake, potential financial rewards, sense of belonging, community and collaboration, cost‑free participation. Shares given yearly based on salary.
Employment Type Full‑time
Seniority Level Entry level
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RJW Logistics Group
Location:
Joliet, IL
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
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 ensure product safety.
Other tasks as assigned by supervisor or 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.
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, 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.
Qualifications
2–4 years in a warehouse environment.
Good stable work and attendance record.
Education and Experience
High School Diploma or general education diploma (GED).
Warehousing certifications a plus.
Skills
Language: Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations; ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals; ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, and customers.
English communication skills.
Mathematical proficiency: add, subtract, multiply, and divide; compute rate, ratio, percent; interpret bar graphs.
Reasoning: solve practical problems, determine root cause, and recommend corrective action.
Computer skills: Business Operating Systems, Internet software, Word Processing, Spreadsheet software.
Physical Demands
Occasionally lift/move up to 60 pounds.
Stand on feet for entire shift (8 hours); may work more than 8 continuous hours when required.
In sound physical health per certified physician with no evidence of controlled substance use.
Work Environment
Potential exposure to moving mechanical parts, fumes, airborne particles; noise level ranging from quiet to moderately loud.
Benefits and Compensation
Shift Sun‑Wed 5am – 3:30pm: $21/hr
Shift Wed‑Sat 5am – 3:30pm: $21/hr
Employee Ownership Program: ownership stake, potential financial rewards, sense of belonging, community and collaboration, cost‑free participation. Shares given yearly based on salary.
Employment Type Full‑time
Seniority Level Entry level
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