Job Purpose: Maintain warehouse area with orderly stacking and good housekeeping; ensure all shipments are correctly staged, checked, and loaded properly; perform duties to provide material handling services for warehouse shipping and receiving handling activities. Ensure that Material Handlers are operating forklift and walkies safety at all times following all safety policies and procedures. This position reports to Cross Dock Supervisor.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Properly receive, unload, load shipments in/out of the Cross Dock
• Experience with WMS (Warehouse Management Systems)
  Knowledge of QMS (Quality Management Systems) and Lean Warehousing
  Experience operating material handling equipment and using an RF scanner
• Flexible to work 10 to 12 hour shifts when necessary and not afraid of heights.
• Loads and unloads RJW truck / trailers safely and efficiently using proper procedures, including outside carriers equipment.
• Must comply with the company’s safety policies while using lifting devices (forklifts and scissor lifts) and clean initiative standards.
• Oversees storing stock properly in the warehouse and moving product into the dock staging lanes or racks
• Learn day to day warehouse operations.
• Verify orders are complete and accurate.
• Unload, Load and or Pick each customer order in the most effective manner possible to minimize shipping costs and insure product safety.
• Other tasks as assigned by supervisor or manager.
• Operates forklifts safely and efficiently following all OSHA regulations, RJW safety policies, and procedures

Qualifications:

• 2-4 years in a warehouse environment.
• Good stable work and attendance record.
• Possess a sense of urgency, accountability, and be able to work with limited supervision.
• General understanding of computers and handheld RF equipment.
• Ability to work as part of a team and lead.
• He / she must be able 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.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced warehouse.

Education and/or Experience Required:

• High School Diploma or general education diploma (GED).
• Warehousing certifications a plus.
• Experience in building pallets with stock and breaking down stock to fill independent orders.
• Experienced in cross docking freight process.

Physical Demands:

• Must be able to occasionally lift and/or move up to 60 pounds.
• Must be able to be on feet for full shift (8 hours).
• Must be able to work in excess of continuous 8 hours when required.
• Must be in sound physical health as determined by a certified licensed physician with no evidence of the use of controlled substances.

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