Warehouse Material Handler 1st Shift

Position Description

Immediately hiring a permanent full‑time Warehouse Material Handler to support our facility at Ryder in Lafayette, Indiana.

• $18.00 an hour
• Products handled: frozen and perishable foods
• Equipment: ability to learn/operate powered industrial equipment, such as stand‑up and sit‑down forklifts, cherry pickers, pallet jacks, etc.

• Warehouse positions pay each week
• On‑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, phones, travel, and more
• Safety gear provided
• Safety is the first 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 certified
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Team player in a diverse work environment
• Professional relationships across all levels of organization
• Highly thorough and dependable
• Must be punctual with a good attendance record
• Performs work independently with minimal supervision
• High initiative
• Accuracy even under pressure
• Ability to lift and/or push/pull up to 35 lbs
• Ability to stand for long periods
• Work using health and safety methods
• Flexible schedule, multiple shifts
• Detail oriented with excellent follow‑up

• 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, tee induction, staging of products, and loading/unloading of trucks
• Handle 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 hours of production
• Perform other duties as assigned

Ryder is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and a 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.

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