Material Handler Forklift Operator Warehouse

Ryder is hiring Material Handlers in Cedar Rapids, Iowa — offering weekly pay, excellent benefits, and a career you can feel good about.

Job Details:

• Hourly Pay: $20.00 per hour
• Overtime Pay: $30.00 per hour
• Additional Pay: $2.00 per hour
• Schedule:
  
  2nd Shift (Sunday - Saturday, scheduled 4 days a week; come in 2 of the 3 days to receive overtime)
  
  Hours:
  
  4:45 pm – 3:15 am

Warehouse Operations:

• Products Handled:
  Food Products
• Equipment Used:
  Sit‑Down Forklift

• Weekly pay
• Paid training and support
• Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k) starting at 30 days (company match available)
• Paid time off
• Employee stock options
• Employee discounts on tools, vehicles, travel, and more
• Safety gear provided
• Safety‑focused leadership and continuous improvement culture

Some positions require additional screening that may include employment and education verification, motor vehicle records check, a road test, and/or background or badging requirements of the customer assigned.

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred
• At least one year of related warehouse and/or powered industrial truck experience preferred
• Valid forklift operator license
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Team player with ability to work in a diverse environment
• Excellent professional relationship building at all levels
• Highly thorough and dependable
• Punctual with a good attendance record
• Strong initiative and minimal supervision needed
• High accuracy even under pressure
• Ability to lift or push/pull up to 35 lbs
• Ability to stand for long periods
• Adherence to health and safety methods
• Flexible schedule, including various shifts
• Detail oriented with excellent follow‑up practices

• Perform warehouse functions: loading, picking, packing, shipping, receiving, forklift operation, and cycle counting
• Adhere to performance measurement guidelines of the contract
• Accurate picking and packing, auditing, tote induction, staging, and truck loading/unloading
• Handle day‑to‑day paperwork (picking sheets, returns, bills of lading, etc.)
• Provide technical and maintenance support for automated packing systems during core shift hours
• Perform additional duties as assigned

Ryder is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and a drug‑free workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a protected veteran, or status as a qualified individual with disability.