Team Leader Warehouse

Position Description

Ryder is hiring a full‑time Warehouse Team Lead in Plainfield, Illinois.

Warehouse Positions Pay Weekly:

• Hourly Pay: $22.50 per hour
• Additional Pay:
  • Shift Premium: $2.50 per hour
  • Slip Sheet Certified: $0.50 per hour
• Schedule:
  
  Wed. (6pm – 3am) & Thurs – Sat. (6pm – 5am)

• 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/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
• At least 1 year of powered industrial truck experience preferred
• At least 1 year of prior team‑lead experience preferred
• At least 1 year of Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Word, etc.) preferred
• At least 1 year of prior warehouse experience preferred
• Knowledge of or experience with an RF scanner – advanced required
• Valid forklift operator’s license, certified
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Effective leadership skills
• Flexibility to work in a fast‑paced, dynamic environment
• Ability to work independently and as a member of a team
• Excellent organizational skills
• Proactive approach to responsibilities
• Maintains composure under pressure
• Working using health and safety methods
• Bilingual (for Quebec locations only)

• Lead and ensure continuous improvement efforts for optimal efficiency of operations.
• Perform warehouse functions, which may include loading, picking, packing, shipping, receiving, forklift operation, and cycle counting.
• Allocate resources and organize daily work duties for team members to ensure optimal shift/team operational logistics.
• Inspire and guide team members toward improved key performance indicators (KPIs) using appropriate leadership styles and methods.
• Assist in providing orientation for employees and give them the necessary information, technology, and tools to perform their jobs.
• Promote health and safety working methods within the warehouse.
• Handle day‑to‑day paperwork in a warehouse environment (e.g., picking sheets, returns, bills of lading).
• Complete and submit daily reports and propose action plans to enhance operations effectiveness and service levels.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

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.

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.