RJW Logistics Group

Warehouse Assistant Manager

RJW Logistics Group  •  Plainfield, IL (Onsite)  •  4 hours ago
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Job Description

Schedule/Shift:

B Shift: Wednesday - Saturday, 5:00 AM - 3:30 PM (Hours may vary based on business needs)

RJW Logistics Group is HIRING!
OUR PEOPLE ARE OUR FUTURE. THAT’S WHY THEY COME FIRST.

RJW is dedicated to hiring and developing talent who want to make an impact and be a part of an industry-leading organization. At RJW, we are committed to our employees’ success and to producing continuous innovation that drives the retail logistics industry forward.

Empower Your Future with Our Employee Ownership Program

We are thrilled to announce the launch of our Employee Ownership Program—an exciting opportunity designed to empower, motivate, and reward our dedicated team members. At RJW, we believe that our employees are the heartbeat of our success, and we want to share that success with you. Here’s what you can look forward to:

  • Ownership Stake Become a co-owner of the company and take pride in knowing that your hard work directly contributes to your own financial growth and the company's prosperity.
  • Financial Rewards Enjoy the potential for increased earnings through share appreciation.
  • Sense of Belonging Feel a deeper connection and commitment to your work as you become an integral part of the company's journey and success story.
  • Community and Collaboration Join a community of like-minded individuals who are equally invested in the company's mission and vision, fostering a collaborative and supportive work environment.
  • Cost Maybe the best detail about this program is that it cost nothing to you. As long as you are employed with RJW, you will enjoy the benefits of the program. Additionally, shares will be given to you on a yearly basis based on salary.

Our Employee Ownership Program is more than just a benefit—it's a path to building a brighter, more prosperous future together. Join us in taking this exciting step forward and become a valued co-owner of RJW. Together, we can achieve greatness.

Job Purpose: The basic functions of the Assistant Warehouse Manager position responsibilities is the managing of our daily operations of the warehouse on their designated shift, to include scheduling warehouse worker hours, inbound and outbound loading, Inventory Control, Maintenance of warehouse equipment and warehouse housekeeping.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Ensure the facility performs yard checks, including checking all trailers in dock doors and in yard for empties and loads.
  • Make sure yard has no trailers parked in such a way as to hinder movement of the other trailers.
  • Ensures all paperwork from previous day’s work is complete and distributed to proper departments.
  • Oversees loading/unloading of all carriers.
  • Make sure trailers are emptied and available for local drivers.
  • Conducts periodic dock safety checks.
  • Keeps track of warehouse customer’s inventory by computer and complete physical inventory counts.
  • Ensures timely processing of warehouse customer orders, bill preparation and inventory control.
  • Oversee the picking of orders from the warehouse and the staging or loading of the orders.
  • Ensures proper scheduling of carriers to pick up warehouse customer orders as directed by the customers.
  • Managing warehouse personnel, scheduling work hours, personnel issues, performance reviews, and all disciplinary actions.
  • Ensure all training of fork-lift operators on the procedures for handling company freight and specific requirements for handling customer’s freight.
  • Manage warehouse space and maximize usage of warehouse layout.
  • Ensure warehouse is kept clean and organized at all times, and know that all food safety requirements are met.

Required Skills:

  • Warehouse management experience with additional background in Inventory Control Systems.
  • Solid experience in Excel, data entry, and general computer skills.
  • Experienced in managing a staff of 30 or more employees and multiple shifts.
  • Ability to maintain a clean and orderly warehouse operation.
  • Good communication.
  • Leadership and management abilities.
  • Budgeting
  • Interpersonal skills.
  • Motivational and goal setting expertise.
  • Ability to Define and resolve problems.
  • Effective Communicator with customers and other Company Managers.
  • Organizational and scheduling skills
  • Computer skills including Word, Excel (spreadsheet), Power Point, and ability to learn application software used in the Company.

Additional Skills:

  • Possess a sense of urgency, accountability, and be able to work with limited supervision.
  • Ability to work as part of a team.
  • Must be able to read, write, and understand English.
  • Attention to detail and quality a must.
  • Flexibility in working overtime when needed, and supplying coverage to other shifts.
  • Ability to work in a fast paced warehouse.

Qualifications:

  • Three (3) to Five (5) years of management experience.
  • Experienced in Warehousing Management

Education:

College Degree Preferred or extensive background in transportation warehouse management

This is not the JD in its entirety.

Benefits:

  • 401(k) matching
  • Medical/Dental/Vision insurance
  • Employee discount
  • Flexible spending account
  • Health savings account
  • Paid time off
  • Sick Days
  • Long-term Disability Insurance
  • Short-term Disability Insurance
  • Accidental Insurance
  • Critical Illness Insurance
  • Disability Insurance
RJW Logistics Group

About RJW Logistics Group

RJW Logistics Group is a leading retail logistics and consolidation provider that out-performs the market by bringing your product to the retail shelf on-time, in-full, and at a lower overall cost. We serve over 100 national retailers, delivering our customers’ products 98%+ OTIF on average, and offering compliance solutions that ensure you don’t experience fines and fees. Our full suite of in-house customer solutions and proprietary technologies streamline the supply chain process and simplify your retail efforts, including value-added services, asset-based transportation and warehousing, 99%+ inventory accuracy, automated dispute resolution, online traceability, trade show services, and more.

Industry
Transportation & Logistics
Company Size
501-1,000 employees
Headquarters
Romeoville, IL
Year Founded
1981
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