Warehouse Material Handler

Position Description

Ryder is immediately hiring a Permanent Full Time Warehouse Material Handler in Dekalb, Illinois.

Hourly Pay: $20.30 per hour. Pay will be issued weekly.

• Products being handled:
  Candy.
• Equipment used:
  Stand-up High Reach and Dock Lift.
• Temperature-controlled facility at 60°F.

• On the Job Paid Training.
• Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k) – start at 30 days.
• Paid Time Off.
• 401(k) company match.
• Employee stock purchase plan – 15% employee discount.
• Discounts on tools, cars, hotels, electronics, cell phones, travel.
• Safety gear provided.
• Safety priority in all operations.
• State‑of‑the‑art equipment and caring leadership.

• 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 part of a team.
• Team player able to work within a diverse environment.
• Ability to create and maintain professional relationships at all levels of the organization.
• Highly thorough and dependable.
• Must be punctual and have a good attendance record.
• Performs work independently with minimal supervision.
• Possesses high initiative.
• Demonstrates high accuracy, even under pressure.
• Ability to lift and/or push/pull up to 35 lbs.
• Ability to stand for long periods.
• Adheres to health and safety methods.
• Available to work on a flexible schedule across various shifts.
• Detail oriented with excellent follow‑up practices.

Some positions require additional screening, including employment and education verification, motor vehicle record checks, a road test, and/or background requirements of the customer to which you are assigned.

• Perform warehouse functions, including loading, picking, packing, shipping, receiving, forklift operation, and cycle counting.
• Observe performance measurement guidelines of the contract.
• Accurately pick and pack, audit, tote induct, stage products, and load/unload trucks.
• Handle day‑to‑day paperwork in the warehouse (picking sheets, returns, bills of lading, etc.).
• Provide technical and maintenance support for automated packing system during core shift hours of production.
• Perform 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, or status as a qualified individual with a disability.