Warehouse Forklift Operator 1st Shift

Position Description

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

• Hourly Pay $22.00 per hour
• Overtime Pay $33.00 per hour
• Schedule:
  
  First Shift 7:00 AM - 3:30 PM Monday - Friday

• On the Job Paid Training
• Medical, Dental, Vision, 401 K etc. Start at 30 Days
• Paid Time Off
• 401 K company match
• 15% Employee Discount on Stock
• Employee Discounts on Tools, Cars, Hotels, Electronics/Appliances, Cell Phones, Travel, and more
• Safety Gear Provided
• Safety First Priority
• 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 a member of a team
• Ability to be a team player and work within a diverse environment
• Ability to create and maintain professional relationships with 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 a 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
• Ability to work using health and safety methods
• Must be available to work on a flexible schedule across various shift options
• Detail oriented with excellent follow-up practices

• Perform warehouse functions, including loading, picking, packing, shipping, receiving, forklift operation, and cycle counting
• Adhere to performance measurement guidelines of the contract
• Ensure accurate picking and packing, auditing, tote induction, staging of products, and loading/unloading of trucks
• Handle day‑to‑day paperwork in a warehouse environment (i.e., picking sheets, returns, bills of lading)
• Provide technical and maintenance support for automated packing systems during core shift hour of production
• Perform other duties as assigned

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