Forklift Operator 1st Shift

Overview

Ryder is immediately hiring permanent full‑time Warehouse Stand Up Forklift Operator in Morris, Illinois.

Position

Description:

Warehouse Forklift Operator / Driver. Pay weekly.

• Hourly Pay: $21.75 per hour
• Schedule:
  
  Monday–Tuesday and Friday–Saturday, 5:30 am – 4:00 pm

Various warehouse fulfillment specialist roles at Ryder support distribution across the US. The right Warehouse Associate will join a team in a safe supply chain environment with state‑of‑the‑art equipment. Products handled include food products. Equipment used includes stand up forklifts.

• Warehouse positions paid weekly
• On‑the‑job paid training
• Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k) etc. start at 30 days
• Paid Time Off
• 401(k) company match
• Stock options with employee discount
• Employee discounts on tools, cars, hotels, electronics/appliances, cell phones, travel, and more
• Safety gear provided
• Safety is the first priority
• State‑of‑the‑art equipment and caring leadership

Some positions require additional screening that may include employment and education verification; motor vehicle records check and a road test; and/or customer‑specific badging or background requirements.

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred
• One (1) year or more related warehouse and/or powered industrial truck experience preferred
• Valid forklift operator license certified
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work independently and as a member of a team
• Ability to work within a diverse environment and be a team player
• Ability to maintain professional relationships across all levels
• High level of reliability and punctuality
• Performs work independently with minimal supervision and shows 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
• Ability to work using health and safety methods
• Flexible schedule availability across various shifts
• Detail oriented with excellent follow‑up practices

• Perform warehouse functions including loading, picking, packing, shipping, receiving, forklift operation, and cycle counting
• Work within performance measurement guidelines of the contract
• 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 production
• 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, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with a disability.