Warehouse Stand Up Forklift Operator

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:
  
  Monday – Tuesday and Friday – Saturday, 5:30 am – 4:00 pm

• Products Being Handled:
  Food Products
• Equipment:
  Stand Up Forklift

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We want the right Warehouse Associate to join us at Ryder and work in the safest supply chain environment with state‑of‑the‑art equipment.

• Warehouse positions pay each week
• On the job paid training
• Medical, dental, vision, 401 K etc.; start at 30 days
• Paid time off
• 401 K offers a 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 is always the first priority
• State‑of‑the‑art equipment and caring leadership

• Perform warehouse functions, which may include loading, picking, packing, shipping, receiving, forklift operation, and cycle counting
• Perform duties within performance measurement guidelines of the contract
• Responsible for accurate picking and packing, auditing, tote induction, staging of products, and loading/unloading of trucks
• Responsible for handling day‑to‑day paperwork in a warehouse environment (e.g., picking sheets, returns, bills of lading, etc.)
• Provide technical and maintenance support related to 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 (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 work environment
• Ability to create and maintain professional relationships at all levels (peers, work groups, customers, supervisors)
• 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 lb
• Ability to stand for long periods of time
• Ability to work using health and safety methods
• Must be available to work flexible schedule on various shifts
• Detail oriented with excellent follow-up practices

Some positions 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.

We want YOU to join our family made up of proud women and men in supply chain who work alongside many military reserve and veterans we hire every day.

EEO/AA/Female/Minority/Disabled/Veteran

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.