Warehouse Associate

Position Description

Ryder is immediately hiring a Permanent Warehouse Associate in Elwood, Illinois.

• Hourly Pay: $20 per hour
• Schedule:
  
  Monday‑Friday 7am‑3:30pm

• Products Handled:
  Food grade items
• Equipment: RF Scanners, forklift operation

• Pay each week
• On‑the‑job paid training
• 15% employee discount on stock
• Discounts on tools, cars, hotels, electronics, cell phones, travel, and more
• Safety gear provided
• Safety is a top priority
• State‑of‑the‑art equipment and caring leadership

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred
• One year or more related warehouse and/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 be a team player in a diverse work environment
• Highly thorough and dependable
• Must be punctual with a good attendance record
• Performs work independently with minimal supervision
• High degree of initiative
• Demonstrates a high level of accuracy even under pressure
• Ability to lift and/or push/pull up to 35 lbs
• Ability to stand for long periods of time
• Adheres to health and safety methods
• Versatility to work flexible schedule on various shifts
• Detail oriented with excellent follow‑up practices

• Perform warehouse functions including loading, picking, packing, shipping, receiving, forklift operation, and cycle counting
• Perform duties within performance measurement guidelines of the contract
• Ensure accurate picking and packing, auditing, tote induction, staging of products, and loading and unloading of trucks
• Manage day‑to‑day paperwork in a warehouse environment (picking sheets, returns, bills of lading, etc.)
• Provide technical and maintenance support for automated packing system during the core shift hour 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 disability.