Warehouse Associate First Shift

Overview

Ryder is hiring a Temporary to Permanent Full Time Warehouse Associate in Grand Rapids, Michigan offering weekly pay and a career you can feel good about.

• Hourly Pay: $17.50 per hour
• Overtime Pay: $26.25 per hour when working overtime
• Schedule:
  
  First Shift Monday-Friday 8:00am - 4:30pm

• Products:
  Furniture
• Equipment: RF scanner, order picker, sit‑down forklift, pallet jack, walkie‑trolley, 2‑wheel dolly

• Pay each week
• Paid training and support to take your next step
• Safety gear provided
• Caring leadership prioritizing safety – every shift, every role
• Focus on continuous improvement designed for success

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred
• Six months of related warehouse experience required; one year or more preferred
• Learn to operate powered industrial truck(s) such as stand‑up and sit‑down forklifts, cherry pickers, pallet jacks, including how to operate and maintain (change battery, recognize common mechanical issues) – intermediate required
• May be required to operate manual and/or automated other warehouse/manufacturing equipment such as a packaging line – intermediate preferred
• Powered industrial truck certification
• Ability to read, do basic mathematics in English for safety, work instructions, policies, etc.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds unassisted
• Ability to input data into the WMS computer system(s) in use
• Work overtime as assigned
• Ability to create and maintain professional relationships within all levels of the organization (peers, work groups, customers, supervisors)
• Ability to work independently and as a member of a team
• Flexibility to operate and self‑driven to excel in a fast‑paced environment
• Capable of multi‑tasking, highly organized with excellent time management skills
• Detail oriented with excellent follow‑up practices

• Package, kit and/or assemble orders and materials.
• Load and unload inbound/outbound trailers; ensure all scanning is completed correctly, help train dock employees on new procedures, keep facility secure at end of shift, investigate and resolve scanning issues and housekeeping, perform picking and packing duties, check for evidence of product or container damage.
• Perform assigned tasks as described in the location's policies and procedures standards to include handling of materials within associated logical transactions.
• Perform material moves with associated physical/logical transactions as required.
• Participate in workgroup and other team activities for self‑improvement and improving warehouse operations and related business functions.
• Perform housekeeping duties for assigned area.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

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