Packaging/Material Handler - IMMEDIATE HIRE !!!

Forklift Material Handler
PAY RANGE: $20 to $26 per hour (pay dependent on shift schedule, step increase program, and equipment certifications)
Exciting NEW Pay Incentives at RJW!

Attendance Incentive - Up to $2400 bonus for good attendance. (Refer to Policy for Rules and Details)
Referral Bonus - Up to $500 per referral (Refer to Policy for Rules and Details)
Hiring Bonus - Up to $1000 (Refer to Policy for Rules and Details)
Step Increase Program - Pay will increase by $.50 after 90 days and again after 180 days (Material Handlers Only)
Certified/qualified Forklift/Walkie Rider/Cherry Picker drivers will receive an additional $0.50 p.hr
Certified/qualified Reach Truck drivers will receive an additional $1.00 p.hr
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 Programan 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 benefitit'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: To operate forklifts safely and efficiently for the VAS department; handles 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; ensures all shipments are correctly staged, checked, and loaded properly; responsible for properly storing stock in the warehouse; performs 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. Always maintains forklift safety following all safety policies and procedures.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Assists Warehouse Manager to ensure efficient operation of the warehouse.
Ability to operate sit down forklift work.
General understanding of computers and handheld RF equipment.
Loads and unloads 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.
Maintains warehouse area with orderly stacking and good housekeeping.
Processing outbound cross-dock freight as necessary.
Oversees storing stock properly in the warehouse and moving product into the storage racks.
Works from warehouse operations sheets using a forklift to pick customer orders and load on trailers.
Records and verifies the accuracy of the shipments against the paperwork for incoming and outgoing shipments/deliveries.
Ensures all documentation and paperwork is properly completed.
Operates forklifts safely and efficiently following all OSHA regulations, RJW safety policies, and procedures.
This includes always wearing of seatbelts when operating the forklift.
Completes daily forklift maintenance inspections.
Handles all customer products properly and orderly.
Checks deliveries for poor packing, general condition of materials, and free of damage. Alerts Warehouse Supervisor of any problems, taking pictures if necessary.
Reports all accidents/incidents, to employees, 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.
Maintains 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:

Possesses a sense of urgency, accountability, and be able to work with limited supervision.
General understanding of computers and handheld RF equipment.
He/she must be able to read, write, and understand English.
Attention to detail and quality is 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 are helpful.
Major experience forklifts.
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:

• 1+ years of forklift driving experience in a warehouse using a forklift (reach, walkie rider, sit-down, cherry/order picker).
• Good stable work record.

High School Diploma or General Education Diploma (GED).
Warehousing certifications a plus.
Language Skills Sets:

Must be able to communicate, read, write, and speak English.
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.
Mathematical Skills:

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
Ability to compute rates, ratios, percentages and to draw and interpret bar graphs.
Reasoning Ability:

Ability 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 Skills:

~ To perform this job successfully, an individual must have knowledge of Business Operating Systems, Internet software, Word Processing, and Spreadsheet software.

Physical Demands:

Must be able to occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
Must be able to activate phone systems utilizing keyboards and buttons.
Must be articulate and comfortable speaking in front of others.
Regularly works in an indoor/office environment and required to sit and/or use repetitive hand motion.
Frequently required to talk, hear,