Warehouse Forklift Material Handler

Position Description

Ryder is hiring a Stand‑Up Forklift Operator in Romeoville, Illinois—offering weekly pay, excellent benefits, and a career you can feel good about.

• Hourly Pay: $23.00 per hour
• Additional Pay: $0.75 per hour shift pay
• Schedule:
  
  A Shift – Sunday–Tuesday 6:00 am–6:00 pm and Wednesday 6:00 am–12:00 pm

• 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 stock
• Employee discounts on tools, cars, hotels, electronics, cell phones, travel, and more
• Safety gear provided; safety is the first priority
• State‑of‑the‑Art equipment and caring leadership

• Products handled:
  Paper Products, Everyday Essentials
• Equipment:
  Stand‑up forklift with clamp attachment

Various warehouse fulfillment specialist roles at Ryder support distribution across the U.S.

We want you to join our family of proud women and men in supply chain who work alongside many military reserve and veteran employees.

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred
• 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 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 high level of accuracy, even under pressure
• Ability to lift 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 various 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 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 hour of production
• 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.

At Ryder, you’re trusted to make an impact while enjoying room to grow and having a voice that’s heard. Our culture is built on respect, collaboration, and shared pride in doing great work rooted in innovation and safety.

Ryder is a proud equal opportunity employer and a 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.