Material Handler Lead

RJW Logistics Group HiringYou will receive quarterly $0.50 per hour step increases during your first year of employment bringing the pay rate to [starting rate + $2] by the end of your first year at RJW.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 ProgramWe 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 cost 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 PurposeMaintain 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 safety at all times following all safety policies and procedures. This position reports to shift supervisor.Essential Duties and ResponsibilitiesProperly 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 scannerPull 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 insure product safety.Other tasks as assigned by supervisor or manager.Additional ResponsibilitiesPossess 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.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 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.Qualifications2-4 years in a warehouse environment.Good stable work and attendance record.Education and/or Experience RequiredHigh School Diploma or general education diploma (GED).Warehousing certifications a plus.Language Skills SetsAbility 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.Must be able to effectively communicate, read, write, and speak English.Mathematical SkillsAbility to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.Reasoning AbilityAbility to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form. Ability to determine "root cause" of problem and determine corrective action.Computer SkillsTo perform this job successfully, an individual must have knowledge of Business Operating Systems, Internet software, Word Processing, and Spreadsheet software.Physical DemandsMust be able to occasionally lift and/or move up to 60 pounds.Must be able to be on feet for full shift (8 hours).Must be able to work in excess of continuous 8 hours when required.Must be in sound physical health as determined by a certified licensed physician with no evidence of the use of controlled substances.Work EnvironmentWhile performing the duties of this Job, the employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts, and fumes or airborne particles. The noise level in the work environment will range from quiet to moderately loud.This job description is intended to provide general information about the Material Handler Lead position. The above does not constitute an exhaustive list of the job duties to be performed by an associate holding the position of Material Handler Lead, nor are the lists of the physical requirements and environmental conditions exhaustive. You may be asked by your supervisor or managers to perform other duties. Your performance will be evaluated in part based upon your performance of the job duties listed in this job description, as well as any job duties not specifically listed above that you may be asked from time to time to perform.As with all positions, the duties and responsibilities are subject to change at any time as needs arise and at the discretion of the RJW Transport, Inc. The Company has the right to revise this job description at any time.Employment-At-Will: It is the Company's policy that all associates, other than those covered by a written individual employment or labor agreement with the Company that has been authorized in writing by the Company's Chief Executive Officer or Board of Directors, are not employed for any fixed term and are employed at the will of the Company for an indefinite period. Just as our associate's, reserve the right to resign their employment at any time for any reason the Company reserves its right to terminate an associate any time for any reason either with or without cause.Neither this Job Description nor any of its individual terms constitutes commitments between the Company and its associates as to the terms, conditions or duration of employment, nor does it modify the prevailing Employment-At-Will relationship.