Warehouse Operator Forklift

Position Description

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

• Hourly Pay: $20.30 per hour
• Overtime Pay: $30.45 per hour
• Additional Pay: $2.00 per hour added when assigned to E shift
• Schedule:
  
  E Shift – Monday through Friday from 5:15 PM to 1:45 AM

• Products Being Handled:
  Candy
• Equipment Used:
  Stand‑up High Reach and Dock Lift

• Weekly pay
• Paid training and support for career development
• Medical, dental, vision, 401(k) and other benefits starting at 30 days
• Paid time off
• 401(k) company match
• Employee discount on stock, tools, vehicles, hotels, etc.
• Safety gear provided
• Focus on continuous improvement

Start driving your future with Ryder. You will be part of a team‑first culture built on respect, including many military reservists and veterans.

• High school diploma or equivalent (preferred)
• One (1) year or more related warehouse or powered industrial truck experience (preferred)
• Valid Forklift Operator's License (certified)
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Must work independently and as a member of a team
• Ability to maintain professional relationships at all levels
• Highly thorough, dependable, punctual with good attendance
• Self‑motivated with a high degree of initiative
• Ability to lift and/or push/pull up to 35 lbs
• Must stand for long periods and work a flexible schedule across 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 per contract
• Accurately pick, pack, audit, tote induction, staging, and load/unload trucks
• Handle paperwork: picking sheets, returns, bills of lading, etc.
• Provide technical and maintenance support for automated packing systems during core shift hours
• 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, veteran status, disability or any other protected characteristic.