Warehouse Forklift Operator

Position Description

Ryder is hiring Forklift Operators in Morris, Illinois. This role offers weekly pay, comprehensive benefits, and a career you can feel good about.

• Hourly Pay: $21.75 per hour
• Additional Pay: $2.00 per hour for shift and up to $2.75 per hour more for earned incentives
• Schedule:
  
  Sunday through Wednesday 5:00 pm - 3:30 am

• Products:
  Food products
• Equipment:
  Stand‑up forklift

• 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) company match
• 15% employee discount on high‑valued stock
• Employee discounts on tools, cars, hotels, electronics, cell phones, travel, etc.
• Safety gear provided
• Safety first priority
• 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 team member
• Ability to be a team player and work within a diverse work environment
• Ability to create and maintain professional relationships within all levels of the organization
• 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 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 during various shifts
• Detail oriented with excellent follow-up practices

• Perform warehouse functions such as loading, picking, packing, shipping, receiving, forklift operation, and cycle counting
• Perform duties within performance measurement guidelines of the contract
• Accurate picking and packing, auditing, tote 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
• Perform other duties as assigned

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.

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.