Material Handler 1st Shift

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Shifts & Pay

A Shift;
Mon‑Thu 5am‑3:30pm $18/hr

Job Purpose: 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 using proper procedures; ensure shipments are correctly staged, checked, and loaded; store stock in the warehouse; provide material handling services for shipping and receiving activities; work from warehouse operations sheets using a forklift to pick customer orders and load on trailers;

maintain forklift safety at all times following all safety policies and procedures.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities:

• Assists Warehouse Manager to ensure efficient operation of the warehouse.
• Operate reach truck and/or Walkie Rider.
• General understanding of computers and handheld RF equipment.
• Loads and unloads RJW truck/trailers safely and efficiently using proper procedures, including outside carriers.
• Flexible to work 10 to 12 hour shifts when necessary and not afraid of heights.
• Picking and moving stock from 1 lb. to 50 lbs. multiple times.
• Ensures 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 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.
• Wears seatbelts at all times 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, 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 ability to work with limited supervision.
• General understanding of computers and handheld RF equipment.
• Ability 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 reach truck or stand‑up forklift/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 reach truck/stand‑up forklifts and Electric Pallet Jacks.
• Good stable work record.

Education And/or Experience

Required:

• High School Diploma or general education diploma (GED).
• Warehousing certifications a plus.

Benefits:

• 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

Seniority level
:
Entry level

Employment type
:
Full‑time

Job function
:
Management and Manufacturing

Industries
:
Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Storage