Warehouse Forklift Operator 1st 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

• Products Being Handled:
  Foods
• Equipment:
  Stand‑up Forklift

• On‑the‑Job Paid Training
• Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k) start 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
• Safety gear provided
• Safety is prioritized
• 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
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work independently and as a member of a team
• Ability to work in a diverse work environment
• Highly thorough and dependable
• Must be punctual and have a good attendance record
• Perform work independently with minimal supervision
• High initiative
• High accuracy, even under pressure
• Ability to lift/push/pull up to 35 lbs
• Ability to stand for long periods
• Use health and safety methods
• Must be available for flexible schedule 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.

• Perform warehouse functions, including loading, picking, packing, shipping, receiving, forklift operation, and cycle counting
• Operate within performance measurement guidelines of the contract
• Ensure accurate picking, packing, auditing, tote induction, staging of products, loading and 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
• 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 disability.