Shipping & Receiving Forklift Operator - 1st Shift

Job Description

Job Description

Build your career with RJ Schinner, a growing, family-owned wholesale redistributor with over 70 years of success . We have 20 distribution centers throughout the US, 600+ employees, and provide disposable paper, cleaning, and food service packaging products to distributors in 48 states.

Headquartered in Menomonee Falls, WI, RJ Schinner is a well-established company started in 1951. RJ Schinner currently ranks as the 46th most successful private company on Deloitte’s 2024 Wisconsin 75 and has also been recognized through BizTimes’ Future 50 Program as one of the fastest growing privately-owned companies in southeastern Wisconsin.

Shipping & Receiving / Forklift Operator Job Summary

Full-time | Monday-Friday | First shift, 6:00 am-2:30 pm, or until completion

The Shipping & Receiving / Forklift Operator receives and transports products to appropriate locations. Picks products, assembles orders and prepares goods for shipment. Responsible for ensuring accurate receipt/shipment and appropriate handling of merchandise. Has knowledge of commonly used concepts, practices, and procedures within the redistribution field.

Shipping & Receiving / Forklift Operator Qualifications

• 1-year previous warehouse experience
• 1-year previous stand-up forklift experience , and ability to follow all safety protocols
• High degree of attention to detail
• Ability to lift up to 50-75 lbs. frequently
• Comfortable with exposure to environmental conditions (e.g., heat/cold; noise and dust)
• Comfortable with heights (25’30’)

Shipping & Receiving / Forklift Operator Benefits

• Competitive base pay , Tier-based annual increase structure and year-end bonus opportunity
• Medical, Dental and Vision insurance, Employer paid life and short-term disability insurance
• Two weeks’ paid time off your first year , paid holidays and paid leave program
• Internal advancement opportunity
• Up-to-date technology and operations equipment
• Regular Employee Appreciation events
• Employee pricing program on RJ Schinner sold products
• ½ off RJ Schinner Apparel, and much more!

Shipping & Receiving / Forklift Operator Duties

• Operate different types of forklifts including stand-up, and order picker
• Utilize RF scanners to track inventory and product movement
• Receive, pick and/or transport product throughout warehouse according to company standards
• Stack, palletize, tote, and/or store product in a safe and efficient manner
• Maintain shipping, receiving and inventory records through proper documentation
• Maintain organization and warehouse cleanliness
• Responsible for all warehouse safety protocols
• Checks on all powered equipment
• Other duties as assigned

Location: 4127 English Oak Drive | Lansing, MI | 48911

R.J. Schinner Co., Inc. is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We hire and promote for all positions without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, disability, or veteran status. All terms and conditions of employment are administered on the basis of equality.