Warehouse Material Handler First Shift

Position Description

Ryder is hiring Temporary to Permanent Warehouse Material Handlers in Kent, Washington – offering weekly pay and a career you can feel good about.

• Hourly Pay: $20.50 per hour
• Overtime Pay: $30.75 per hour when working overtime
• Schedule:
  
  Monday - Saturday 7:30 am – 4:30 pm or until work is finished (5‑day week; off on Sundays and one other day M‑F TBD)
• On‑the‑job paid training
• Safety gear supplied and safety is a top priority
• State‑of‑the‑art equipment and caring leadership

• Products handled: boxed furniture and exercise equipment
• Equipment used: cherry picker/order picker, walkie‑rider pallet jack, RF scanner

• 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 part of a team
• Must be punctual with a good attendance record
• Performs work independently with minimal supervision
• Possesses a high degree of initiative and self‑motivation
• High accuracy and attention to detail, even under pressure
• Must be able to lift and/or push/pull up to 35 lbs and stand for long periods
• Works safely using health‑and‑safety methods and a flexible schedule on various shifts

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

• Perform warehouse functions including loading, picking, packing, shipping, receiving, forklift operation, and cycle counting.
• Follow performance measurement guidelines of the contract.
• Accurately pick, pack, audit, tote‑induce, stage products, and load/unload 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 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 a disability.