Material Handler

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Position Description

Ryder is immediately hiring Permanent Full Time Warehouse Forklift Operators in Dekalb, Illinois

Warehouse Forklift Operator / Driver Positions Pay Weekly

• Hourly Pay: $20.30 per hour
• Schedule:
  
  Three-and-a-half day workweek!
• A Shift: Sunday - Tuesday 5:15 am to 4:45 pm and Wednesday 5:15 am to 11:15 am

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We want the right Warehouse Employees to join us at Ryder to work with State of the Art Equipment in the Safest Warehouse Environment

• Products Being Handled:
  Candy
• Equipment Used:
  Stand-up High Reach and Dock Lift
• Environment:
  Temperature controlled facility at 60*

Various warehouse fulfillment specialist roles at Ryder support distribution across the US. Apply here with Ryder today

We have all benefits other Warehouse Distribution Facilities offer WITHOUT the WAIT!

• On the Job Paid Training
• Medical, Dental, Vision, 401 K etc. Start at 30 Days
• Paid Time Off
• 401 K offers a company match
• HIGH VALUED Stock at 15 % Employee Discount
• Employee Discounts that save you money on Tools, Cars, Hotels, Electronics/Appliances, Cell Phones, Travel, and muchmore
• Safety Gear PROVIDED
• Safety is Always the First Priority
• State of the Art Equipment and Caring Leadership

Your drive. Your career. Start driving your future with Ryder today.  to See All Ryder Careers:

We want YOU to join our family made up of Proud Women and Men in Supply Chain who work alongside the many Military Reserve and Veterans we hire everyday

EEO statement

EEO/AA/Female/Minority/Disabled/Veteran

Requirements

• 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
• Ability to be a team player and 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) Able to work within a diverse work environment
• Highly thorough and dependable
• Must be punctual and have a good attendance record
• Performs work independently with minimal supervision
• Possesses a high degree of initiative
• Demonstrates a high level of accuracy, even under pressure
• Ability to lift and/or push/pull up to 35 lbs
• Ability to stand for long periods of time
• Ability to work using health and safety methods
• Must be available to work on a flexible schedule on the various work shifts
• Detail oriented with excellent follow-up practices

Important Note

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.

Responsibilities

• Perform warehouse function, which may include loading, picking, packing, shipping, receiving, forklift operation, and, cycle counting
• Performing 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
• Responsible of dealing with day to day paperwork in a warehouse environment (i.e. picking sheets, returns, bills of lading, etc.)
• Provide technical and maintenance support for different aspects related to the automated packing system during the core shift hour of production
• Performing duties within performance measurement guidelines of the contract
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Ryder is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and 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, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with disability.

Posted Date

3 days ago (12/30/2025 9:08 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

Seniority level

Entry level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Management and Manufacturing

Industries

Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Storage

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