Job Purpose: To operate forklifts safely and efficiently; handles 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 and using proper procedures; ensures all shipments are correctly staged, checked, and loaded properly; responsible for properly storing stock in the warehouse; performs 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. Maintains 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.

* Ability to operate sit down forklift and /or EPJs.

* General understanding of computers and handheld RF equipment.

* Loads and unloads RJW truck / trailers safely and efficiently using proper procedures, including outside carriers equipment.

* Flexible to work 10 to 12 hours 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 the 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.

* This includes wearing of 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, to employee, 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 be able to work with limited supervision.

* General understanding of computers and handheld RF equipment.

* 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.

* Major experience on sit down forklifts/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 sit down 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.

This is not the JD in it's entirety.