Forklift Operator Warehouse

Overview

Ryder is hiring a Material Handler in Dekalb, Illinois — offering weekly pay, excellent benefits, and a career you can feel good about.

• Perform warehouse functions, which may include loading, picking, packing, shipping, receiving, forklift operation, and cycle counting.
• Perform duties within performance measurement guidelines of the contract.
• Responsible for the accurate picking and packing, auditing, tote induction, staging of products and loading and unloading of trucks.
• Manage day-to-day paperwork in a warehouse environment (e.g., picking sheets, returns, bills of lading).
• Provide technical and maintenance support for different aspects related to the automated packing system during the core shift hour of production.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• One (1) year or more related warehouse and/or powered industrial truck experience preferred.
• Valid Forklift Operator's License certified.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as a member of a team; able to work within a diverse work environment.
• Ability to create and maintain professional relationships within all levels of the organization (peers, work groups, customers, supervisors).
• Highly thorough and dependable; punctual with good attendance.
• Performs work independently with minimal supervision and shows initiative.
• Demonstrates a high level of accuracy, even under pressure.
• Ability to lift and/or push/pull up to 35 lbs and to stand for long periods; ability to work using health and safety methods.
• Must be available to work on a flexible schedule across various shifts.
• Detail oriented with excellent follow-up practices.

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

• Employees are paid weekly.
• On-the-job paid training; medical, dental, vision, 401(k) with company match.
• Paid Time Off; 401(k) with company match; employee discounts on tools, cars, hotels, electronics/appliances, cell phones, travel, and more.
• Safety gear provided; state-of-the-art equipment and caring leadership.

EEO/AA/Female/Minority/Disabled/Veteran

Posted Date: 2 weeks ago (5/15/2026 8:10 AM)

Requisition :

Location (Posting Location) :
State/Province: IL

Location (Posting Location) :
City: DEKALB

Location (Posting Location) :
Postal Code: 60115

Category:
Warehousing

Employment Type:

Regular-Full time

Travel Requirements: 0-10%

Position Code: 1000879