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Security Gate Guard- Spot 1
full-timeLemont

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Location

Lemont

Type

full-time

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About this role

Shifts:

 Wednesday - Sunday  5:00 am - 1:30 pm $20 a hour 

 

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: Controls access to Inbound and Outbound trailer yards on site, ensuring secure and efficient trailer movement and operations. As well conducting physical inspection of gates and doors.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Maintain accurate records of all entries, exits, and cargo inspections in a logbook or electronic system.
  • Maintain communication with other security personnel and management.
  • Cooperate with other departments, such as operations and logistics, to ensure a smooth and secure operation of the warehouse.
  • Report any incidents or suspicious activity to management.
  • Be prepared to adapt to changing circumstances and priorities, such as unexpected changes in traffic patterns or unexpected security threats.
  • Clearly understand goals, policies, and procedures of RJW.

Additional Responsibilities:

  • Private vehicle essential for job requirements.
  • Conduct perimeter checks to ensure that all gates, doors, and fences are secure.
  • Maintain confidentiality of company information.
  • Other tasks as assigned by manager.

Qualifications:

  • You must be at least 18 years old to apply for a Security Gate Guard position.
  • You must be able to maintain accurate records and attention to detail in your work.
  • Gate guards often work irregular shifts, including night shifts, weekends, and holidays.
  • 1 -- 2 years of clerical experience.

Education and/or Experience Required:

  • High School Diploma or general education diploma (GED) is preferred.

Language Skills Sets:

  • Must be able to communicate, read, write, and speak English.

 

Mathematical Skills:

  • Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent 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 25 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 outdoor environment and required to sit and/or use repetitive hand motion.
  • Frequently required to talk, hear, 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 Security Gate Guard position. The above does not constitute an exhaustive list of the job duties to be performed by an associate holding the position of Security Gate Guard, 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 period. Just as our associate's, reserve the right to resign their employment at any time for any reason the Company reserves its right to terminate an associate any time for any reason either with or without cause.

 

Neither this Job Description nor any of its individual terms constitutes commitments between the Company and its associates as to the terms, conditions, or duration of employment, nor does it modify the prevailing Employment-At-Will relationship.
 

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

 

Other facts

Tech stack
Access Control,Trailer Yard Security,Physical Inspection,Record Keeping,Logbook Maintenance,Communication,Incident Reporting,Adaptability,Confidentiality,Perimeter Checks,Attention To Detail,Clerical Experience,Computer Skills,Physical Stamina,Cognitive Skills,Problem Solving

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.

Team size: 1,001-5,000 employees
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Industry: Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Storage
Founding Year: 1981

What you'll do

  • The primary role involves controlling access for inbound and outbound trailer yards to ensure secure and efficient operations, alongside conducting physical inspections of gates and doors on site. Essential duties include maintaining accurate logs of all movements, communicating with security personnel, and cooperating with other departments like operations and logistics.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does a Security Gate Guard- Spot 1 do at RJW Logistics Group?

As a Security Gate Guard- Spot 1 at RJW Logistics Group, you will: the primary role involves controlling access for inbound and outbound trailer yards to ensure secure and efficient operations, alongside conducting physical inspections of gates and doors on site. Essential duties include maintaining accurate logs of all movements, communicating with security personnel, and cooperating with other departments like operations and logistics..

Why join RJW Logistics Group as a Security Gate Guard- Spot 1?

RJW Logistics Group is a leading Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Storage company.

Is the Security Gate Guard- Spot 1 position at RJW Logistics Group remote?

The Security Gate Guard- Spot 1 position at RJW Logistics Group is based in Lemont, Illinois, United States. Contact the company through Clera for specific work arrangement details.

How do I apply for the Security Gate Guard- Spot 1 position at RJW Logistics Group?

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