Material Handler Forklift Operator - 1st shift

Available Shifts & Schedules

• A shift - Monday to Thursday 5:00am‑3:30pm ($18/hour)
• B shift - Wednesday to Saturday 5:00am‑3:30pm ($19/hour)
• C shift - Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday 5:00am‑3:30pm ($18/hour)

Effective April 6: all new Material Handlers will participate in a four‑step wage progression program. Eligible employees will receive an automatic $0.50 hourly increase every 90 days over a one‑year period.

To perform loading / unloading of RJW trucks and outside carriers. Ensure all shipments are properly stored in the warehouse. Pick orders from warehouse inventory as directed by customer.

• Loading/unloading truck/trailers safely and efficiently using proper procedures, including outside carrier equipment.
• Picking and moving items from 1 lb to 50 lbs or more multiple times.
• Ensure all documentation is properly completed.
• Coordinate with dispatch and sales to resolve any discrepancies.
• Properly store all inbound loads in the correct warehouse location.
• Ensure all shipments are properly marked before storing / picking.
• Maintain the warehouse area with orderly stacking and good housekeeping.
• Spot trailers to maintain efficient yard organization and flow of equipment into the warehouse.
• Coordinate paperwork with drivers after normal dispatch operations are finished for the day.
• General maintenance of the area surrounding the warehouse.
• Ensure trailers are swept clean of any debris when empty.
• Ensure all shipments are correctly staged and loaded properly.
• Process outbound freight and cross‑dock freight as necessary.
• Operate stand‑up reach forklifts, walk‑ie riders, and some sit‑down forklift work.
• Follow all safety procedures at all times.
• Build pallets and break down stock.
• Work in a fast‑paced warehouse.
• Other tasks as assigned by manager.

• Operate a forklift, walk‑ie rider and/or stand‑up reach forklift.
• Good communication, problem resolution and people skills.
• Maintain orderly operation of the warehouse.

• 6 months to 1 year forklift driving experience.
• Certified forklift certification a plus.
• Experience with walk‑ie rider or reach truck required.

• Communicate, read, write, and speak English.
• Read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.
• Write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.
• Present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, and customers.

• Add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Compute rates, ratios, and percents and draw and interpret bar graphs.

• Solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
• Interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
• Determine root cause of problems and corrective action.

Knowledge of Business Operating Systems, Internet software, Word Processing, and Spreadsheet software.

• Able to occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Activate phone systems using keyboards and buttons.
• Articulate and comfortable speaking in front of others.
• Work in an indoor environment, sit and/or use repetitive hand motion.
• Talk, hear, stand and walk frequently.
• Work continuously for more than 8 hours when required.
• Work under stressful situations, maintain accuracy, concentrate on more than one task at a time.
• Read and discern visual images on various media with 20/20 corrected vision.
• Speak and communicate clearly over telephones.
• In sound physical health, as determined by a certified licensed physician with no evidence of controlled substances.

Occasional exposure 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 or conditions.

All associates, except those covered by a written agreement, are employed  Company reserves the right to terminate employment at any time, with or without cause.