W18 Material Handler-D Shift

Job Title

Forklift Material Handler

D‑Sunday‑Wednesday 4:00 PM – 2:30 AM

$23.00 – $24.00 per hour

Pay

Incentives:

• Attendance Incentive – up to $2400 bonus for good attendance.
• Referral Bonus – up to $500 per referral.
• Hiring Bonus – up to $1000.
• Step Increase Program – pay will increase by $0.50 after 90 days and again after 180 days (Material Handlers only).
• Certified/qualified Forklift/Walkie Rider/Cherry Picker drivers – additional $0.50 per hour.
• Certified/qualified Reach Truck drivers – additional $1.00 per hour.

Job Purpose:

To operate forklifts safely and efficiently for the VAS department; 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 all shipments are correctly staged, checked, and loaded properly; responsible for properly storing stock in the warehouse; perform 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.

• Assist Warehouse Manager to ensure efficient operation of the warehouse.
• Operate sit‑down forklift.
• General understanding of computers and handheld RF equipment.
• Load and unload RJW truck/trailers safely and efficiently using proper procedures, including outside carriers’ equipment.
• Flexible to work 10 to 12‑hour shifts when necessary and not afraid of heights.
• Picking and moving stock from 1 lb. to 50 lb., multiple times.
• Ensure all shipments are correctly staged and loaded properly.
• Maintain warehouse area with orderly stacking and good housekeeping.
• Process outbound cross‑dock freight as necessary.
• Oversee storing stock properly in the warehouse and moving product into the storage racks.
• Work from warehouse operations sheets using a forklift to pick customer orders and load on trailers.
• Record and verify the accuracy of the shipments against the paperwork for incoming and outgoing shipments/deliveries.
• Ensure all documentation and paperwork is properly completed.
• Operate forklifts safely and efficiently following all OSHA regulations, RJW safety policies, and procedures.
• Always wear seat‑belts when operating the forklift.
• Complete daily forklift maintenance inspections.
• Handle all customer products properly and orderly.
• Check deliveries for poor packing, general condition of materials, and free of damage. Alert Warehouse Supervisor of any problems, taking pictures if necessary.
• Report all accidents/incidents to employees, damage of stock, or building damage to the Shift Supervisor immediately.
• Spot trailers to maintain efficient yard organization and flow of equipment for the day.
• Maintain access to dock doors both inside and outside the facility keeping them free of debris or snow.
• Other tasks as assigned by manager.

• Possess a sense of urgency, accountability, and be able to work with limited supervision.
• General understanding of computers and handheld RF equipment.
• Read, write, and understand English.
• Attention to detail and quality.
• 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 with 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.

• 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.

• Communicate, read, write, and speak English.
• Read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Write reports, business…