Job Description
Material Handler - Warehouse & Production Support Reports To:
Warehouse Manager Location:
Romeoville, IL Environment:
Onsite Status:
Non-exempt Who We Are: Recognized by Gartner in their Modern 4PL Market Guide, Redwood Logistics is at the forefront of industry innovation. Our cutting-edge supply chain technology pairs with the expertise of our brilliant minds to empower logistics execution across North America and Mexico.
Leveraging a comprehensive range of services, data-centric network solutions, and a seamlessly integrated platform, we have established our prominence as a key player in the mid-market segment within the freight tech industry.
Whether you're just starting your career or are an established professional looking for your next opportunity, Redwood inspires innovation across teams to provide transformative solutions for our customers.
Purpose of Your Work: As a
Material Handler working within
Redwood Distribution (one of our entities),you will be responsible for executing all warehouse activities related to inbound receiving, inventory control, internal material movement, and timely delivery of materials to production lines or work cells. This role ensures accurate transactions in the ERP system, supports production schedules, and maintains a clean, safe, and organized warehouse environment.
How You Make a Difference Everyday: Inbound & Receiving - Unload inbound shipments using forklifts, pallet jacks, or other material handling equipment.
- Inspect, verify, and document incoming materials against purchase orders and packing slips.
- Accurately receive materials into the ERP system.
- Apply correct labeling, identification, and storage requirements.
- Communicate discrepancies, damages, or shortages to Inventory Control or Purchasing.
Inventory Control - Perform cycle counts, bin audits, and inventory reconciliations as assigned.
- Maintain accurate inventory locations and quantities within the ERP system.
- Support root-cause analysis of inventory discrepancies.
- Ensure materials are stored safely, logically, and according to FIFO or customer-specific requirements.
Internal Material Movement - Pick, stage, and replenish materials for production lines or work cells based on production demands, pick lists, or kanban signals.
- Transport materials between dock, warehouse, and production areas using approved equipment.
- Maintain orderly staging areas to ensure efficient line-side material presentation.
- Execute all move, pick, issue, or return transactions in the ERP system.
ERP & Documentation - Process receiving, picking, issuing, returning, and inventory adjustment transactions in the ERP system.
- Use handheld scanners, tablets, or terminals to ensure real-time accuracy.
- Maintain accurate records for traceability and compliance requirements.
Safety & Housekeeping - Operate material handling equipment safely and follow all OSHA and company safety standards.
- Maintain clean, safe, and organized work areas, aisles, racks, and staging zones.
- Follow proper PPE guidelines and participate in safety audits or training.
You've Got This? - 1-3 years of warehouse, material handling, or manufacturing support experience required.
- Experience with inbound receiving, inventory control, or internal material delivery preferred.
- Forklift certification or ability to become certified.
- Familiarity with ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, NetSuite, Microsoft Dynamics, etc.).
- Ability to read pick lists, production schedules, and inventory documentation.
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
- Ability to lift 50 lbs and work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
- Strong communication and teamwork skills.
- High degree of accuracy and accountability.
- Problem-solving mindset and willingness to support continuous improvement.
- Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
What We Offer: - Access to experts and resources for your Learning & Development journey
- Opportunity for internal mobility
- Employee referral bonus program
- Employee Resource Groups (ERGs)
- Annual fundraising and volunteer events to give back to communities
- Paid time off, floating holidays, time off to volunteer and rollover
- Paid parental leave
- Medical, dental, vision and 401k plans (with match)
- Flexible spending account, mass transit and dependent care plans available
- Health savings account, with a annual company contribution for plan participants
- Short-term and long-term disability; life insurance policies subsidized by company
- Additional benefits including pet insurance, accident care, access to legal advice and more
Work Schedule: This position is full-time and onsite Monday through Friday from 10:00PM to 6:30AM with a half hour break, but flexibility is available based on coverage.
Compensation Range: Salary Range:
$20.00/hr to $23.00/hr
This position is eligible to earn annual incentives based on individual and company performance.
The estimated pay range reflects an anticipated range for this position. The actual base salary offered will depend on a variety of factors, including the qualifications of the individual applicant for the position, years of relevant experience, specific and unique skills, level of education attained, certifications or other professional licenses held, and the geographical location in which the applicant lives and/or which they will be performing the job.
Redwood is an equal opportunity employer. Employment decisions at the Company are based on individual merit, qualifications, abilities, and the Company's needs and resources. The Company does not discriminate in recruiting, hiring, compensation, promotions, discipline, termination or any other aspect of employment on the basis of an individual's actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, disability, marital status, military service or status, genetic information, arrest and conviction record, credit history, or any other basis protected by applicable law.
Job Tags
Full time, Temporary work, Monday to Friday, Flexible hours, Night shift,