Forklift & Warehouse Specialist — Day Shift

Position Description

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

• Hourly Pay: $21.75 per hour
• Schedule:
  
  First Shift Wednesday - Saturday 5:30 am - 4:00 pm

• 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/unloading of trucks.
• Manage day-to-day paperwork in a warehouse environment (e.g., picking sheets, returns, bills of lading).
• Provide technical and maintenance support for automated packing systems during core shift hours of production.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• 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.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Team player with the ability to work within a diverse work environment.
• Ability to create and maintain professional relationships across all levels of the organization.
• Highly thorough and dependable.
• 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.
• Ability to work using health and safety methods.
• Must be available to work on a flexible schedule across various work shifts.
• Detail oriented with excellent follow-up practices.

• On-the-job paid training.
• Medical, Dental, Vision, 401 K benefits starting at 30 days.
• Paid Time Off.
• 401 K company match.
• High valued stock at 15% employee discount.
• Employee discounts on tools, cars, hotels, electronics/appliances, cell phones, travel, and more.
• Safety gear provided.
• Safety priority.
• State-of-the-art equipment and caring leadership.

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, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with disability.

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