Warehouse Forklift Operator

Position Description

Ryder is immediately hiring for a Stand Up Reach Truck Forklift Operator in North Aurora, Illinois.

• Hourly Pay $19.00 per hour
• Additional Pay: $0.75 per hour shift differential
• Schedule:
  
  Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Friday 6:00am - 4:30pm
• $0.50 increase each year

• 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 Stock Purchase Discount
• 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

• 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 able to work within a diverse work environment
• Ability to create and maintain professional relationships within all levels of the organization (peers, work groups, customers, supervisors) Able to work within a diverse work environment
• 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 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 on the various work shifts
• Detail oriented with excellent follow‑up practices

• Perform warehouse functions, including 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
• Deal with day‑to‑day paperwork in a warehouse environment (picking sheets, returns, bills of lading, etc.)
• Provide technical and maintenance support for automated packing systems during the core shift hour of 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, status as a qualified individual with disability, or other protected characteristics.