First Wave Logistics Jobs in Illinois (NOW HIRING)

Exciting New Pay Incentives at RJW!

Attendance Incentive - Up to $2400 bonus for good attendance. (Refer to Policy for Rules and Details)

Referral Bonus - Up to $500 per referral (Refer to Policy for Rules and Details)

Hiring Bonus - Up to $1000 (Refer to Policy for Rules and Details)

Step increase program- Pay will increase by $.50 after 90 days and again after 180 days (Material Handlers Only)

Certified/qualified Forklift/Walkie Rider/Cherry Picker drivers will receive an additional $0.50 p.hr

Certified/qualified Reach Truck drivers will receive an additional $1.00 p.hr

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.

Benefits:

• 401(k) & 401(k) Matching
• Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance
• Employee Discount
• Flexible Spending Account
• Health Savings Account
• Paid Time Off & Sick Days
• Short & Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Accidental & Critical Illness Insurance

Job Summary

As a Waiver you will oversee the wave planning and order distribution for outbound operations. The role ensures efficient workflow management, adherence to sail dates, and coordination between picking, QC, Shipping and Inventory teams. The ideal candidate is highly organized, detail oriented and proactive in a fast-paced logistics environment.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Manage and distribute work assignments to pickers, ensuring orders are processed in alignment with sail dates and shipping schedules.
• Monitor and verify QC operations, ensuring all loads are reviewed and completed on time.
• Identify, document, and report damages to Inventory Control for timely resolution.
• Track and follow up on pending orders, proactively addressing any delays.
• Monitor workflow and adjust labor allocation to optimize efficiency.
• Communicate effectively with supervisors, team members, and other departments to maintain smooth warehouse operations.
• Troubleshoot system-related issues and submit IT/MIS tickets as necessary.
• Prepare for the next shift by printing order summaries and organizing workflow assignments.
• Accurately input order data into the Synapse system, ensuring correct spots and weights are recorded.
• Generate and submit shift reports, detailing operational progress and any outstanding issues.
• Support cross-functional initiatives by assisting in related outbound tasks as required.

Additional Responsibilities

Experience in warehouse operations, logistics, or wave planning is preferred. Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills. Ability to prioritize tasks effectively in a high-volume, time-sensitive environment. Proficient in warehouse management systems (WMS) such as Synapse or similar platforms. Strong written and verbal communication skills for effective team coordination. Detail-oriented with a proactive approach to identifying and resolving issues. Proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, and Access Database. Forklift certification (Reach, EPI, Sit-Down) or willingness to obtain certification.

Job Type & Schedule

Full-time position with shift-based scheduling. Must be available to work on time and as scheduled, as this is a critical role in outbound operations.

Education and/or Experience Required

High School Diploma or general education diploma (GED). Warehousing certifications a plus.

Language Skills Sets

Ability to read, write and comprehend English is required.

Mathematical Skills

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rates, ratios, percentages and to draw and interpret bar graphs.

Reasoning Ability

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form. Ability to determine "root cause" of problem and determine corrective action.

Computer Skills

To perform this job successfully, an individual must have knowledge of Business Operating Systems, Internet software, Word Processing, and Spreadsheet software.

Physical Demands

Must be able to occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Must be able to activate phone systems utilizing keyboards and buttons. Must be articulate and comfortable speaking in front of others. Regularly works in an indoor/office environment and required to sit and/or use repetitive hand motion. Frequently required to talk, hear, bend over, squat, reach, push, pull, stand and walk. Must be able to work in excess of continuous 8 hours when required. Must be able to work under stressful situations, have good cognitive skills, maintain work accuracy, and the ability to concentrate on more than one task at a time. Must have the ability to read and discern visual images on a variety of media with 20/20 corrected vision. Must be able to speak and communicate clearly over telephones. Must be in sound physical health as determined by a certified licensed physician with no evidence of the use of controlled substances. Work Environment: While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts, and fumes or airborne particles. The noise level in the work environment will range from quiet to moderately loud.

Employer Rights

This job description is intended to provide general information about the Waiver position. The above does not constitute an exhaustive list of the job duties to be performed by an associate holding the position of Waiver, nor are the lists of the physical requirements and environmental conditions exhaustive. You may be asked by your supervisor or managers to perform other duties. Your performance will be evaluated in part based upon your performance of the job duties listed in this job description, as well as any job duties not specifically listed above that you may be asked from time to time to perform. As with all positions, the duties and responsibilities are subject to change at any time as needs arise and at the discretion of the RJW Transport, Inc. The Company has the right to revise this job description at any time.

Employment-At-Will

It is the Company's policy that all associates, other than those covered by a written individual employment or labor agreement with the Company that has been authorized in writing by the Company's Chief Executive Officer or Board of Directors, are not employed for any fixed term and are employed at the will of the Company for an indefinite