Warehouse Forklift Material Handler

Position Description

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

Dekalb, Illinois 60115

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

• On the job paid training
• Medical, dental, vision, 401(K) and other benefits starting at 30 days
• Paid time off
• 401(K) company match
• Employee stock purchase program at 15% employee discount
• Employee discounts on tools, cars, hotels, electronics/appliances, cell phones, travel
• Safety gear provided
• High‑valued stock discount
• Safety equipment and leadership support

• Perform warehouse functions including loading, picking, packing, shipping, receiving, forklift operation, and cycle counting
• Adhere to performance measurement guidelines of the contract
• Accurately pick and pack, audit, tote induction, staging products, and load/unload trucks
• Manage day‑to‑day paperwork in the warehouse (picking sheets, returns, bills of lading)
• Provide technical and maintenance support for automated packing systems during core shift hours
• Perform other duties as assigned

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred
• At least one year of related warehouse or powered industrial truck experience preferred
• Valid forklift operator’s license
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work independently and as a team member
• Qualifications to work in a diverse environment
• Highly thorough, dependable, punctual with good attendance
• Self‑motivated with initiative
• Accurate under pressure
• Ability to lift/push up to 35 lbs, stand for long periods
• Adherence to health and safety methods
• Available on a flexible schedule for required shifts
• Detail-oriented with follow‑up practices

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.

Important Note:

Some positions may require additional screening including employment and education verification, motor vehicle records check, road test, or background check as required by the customer.

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