Material Handler - Inbound; 1st Shift, W09

Shift Schedule

Monday-Friday 7:00am-3:30pm

Starting pay is $18 per hour. Quarterly $0.50 per hour step increases during the first year of employment bring the pay rate to $20 per hour by the end of the first year.

• Ownership Stake – become a co‑owner of the company and contribute to personal and company growth.
• Financial Rewards – potential for increased earnings through share appreciation.
• Sense of Belonging – deeper connection and commitment to work as part of the company’s journey.
• Community and Collaboration – join a supportive work environment.
• Cost – program costs nothing to employees; shares provided yearly based on salary.

Perform loading/unloading of RJW trucks and outside carriers, ensure all shipments are properly stored in the warehouse, and pick orders from warehouse inventory as directed by customer.

• Load/unload trucks/trailers safely and efficiently using proper procedures and outside carrier equipment.
• Pick and move items weighing from 1 lb to more than 50 lbs multiple times.
• Complete all documentation properly.
• Coordinate with dispatch and sales to resolve discrepancies.
• Store inbound loads in correct warehouse locations.
• Mark all shipments correctly before storing/picking.
• Maintain warehouse area with orderly stacking and good housekeeping.
• Spot trailers to maintain efficient yard organization and flow of equipment into warehouse.
• Coordinate paperwork with drivers after dispatch operations are finished.
• Maintain general maintenance of yard surrounding warehouse.
• Sweep trailers clean of debris when empty.
• Stage shipments correctly and load properly.
• Process outbound freight and cross‑dock freight as necessary.
• Operate stand‑up reach forklifts, cherry pickers, and perform some sit‑down forklift work.
• Follow all safety procedures at all times.
• Build and break down pallets and stock.
• Work in a fast‑paced warehouse environment.
• Complete other tasks as assigned by manager.

• Operate forklift, cherry picker, and stand‑up reach forklift.
• Demonstrate good communication, problem resolution, and people skills.
• Maintain orderly operation of warehouse.

• 1 year of forklift driving experience.
• Certified forklift license.
• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Must communicate, read, write, and speak English.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.
• Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to present information and respond to questions from managers, clients, and customers.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure; compute rate, ratio, percent; interpret bar graphs.
• Ability to solve practical problems and determine corrective action.
• Knowledge of business operating systems, internet software, word processing, and spreadsheet software.
• Must occasionally lift or move up to 50 pounds.
• Must use phone systems and keyboards.
• Should be articulate and comfortable speaking in front of others.
• Works in indoor/office environment; frequent sitting and hand motion.
• Can talk, hear, stand, and walk frequently.
• Can work beyond 8 hours when required.
• Can handle stressful situations and maintain accuracy while multitasking.
• Possesses 20/20 corrected vision for reading visual images.
• Can communicate clearly over the phone.
• Must be in sound physical health; no evidence of controlled substance use.
• Exposed occasionally to moving mechanical parts, fumes, or airborne particles; noise level ranges from quiet to moderately loud.

This job description is intended to provide general information about the Material Handler position. It does not constitute an exhaustive list of duties, physical requirements, or environmental conditions. Supervisors may assign other duties. The duties and responsibilities are subject to change at any time as needs arise.

The Company’s policy is that all associates, except those covered by a written agreement, are employed ociates may resign at any time; the Company reserves the right to terminate employment at any time for any reason, with or without cause.