Warehouse Forklift Operator 1st Shift

Position Description

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

• Hourly Pay: $23.00 per hour
• Shift Premium: $1.00 per shift
• Schedule:
  
  Monday, Tuesday, Friday, Saturday 6:00 AM - 4:30 PM

• Warehouse positions paid weekly
• Paid training and support to take your next step
• Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k), etc., starting at 30 days
• Paid Time Off
• 401(k) company match
• 15% employee discount on stock
• Employee discounts on tools, cars, hotels, electronics, phones, travel
• Safety gear provided
• Strong safety culture and continuous improvement focus

• High school diploma or equivalent (preferred)
• 1+ year of warehouse or powered industrial truck experience (preferred)
• Valid Forklift Operator’s License
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Ability to work in a diverse work environment
• Highly thorough, dependable, punctual with good attendance
• Minimal supervision required; high initiative and accuracy under pressure
• Physical: lift, push, pull up to 35 lbs; stand for long periods; use health and safety methods
• Flexible schedule availability
• Detail oriented, excellent follow-up practices

• Perform warehouse functions including loading, picking, packing, shipping, receiving, forklift operation, and cycle counting
• Ensure accurate picking, packing, auditing, tote induction, staging, and truck loading/unloading
• Manage day-to-day paperwork in a warehouse environment (picking sheets, returns, bills of lading, etc.)
• Provide technical and maintenance support for the automated packing system during core shift hours
• Adhere to performance measurement guidelines
• Perform other duties as assigned

Some positions require additional screening that may include employment and education verification, motor vehicle records check, and/or background or badging 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, status as a protected veteran, or status as a qualified individual with disability.