Warehouse Material Handler

Position Description

Ryder is immediately hiring Permanent Full Time Warehouse Material Handler in Dekalb, Illinois.

Warehouse Forklift Operator / Driver positions pay weekly. Hourly Pay: $20.30 per hour plus $2.00 per hour shift premium.

• Products being handled:
  Candy
• Equipment used:
  Stand-up high reach and dock lift
• Environment:
  Temperature-controlled facility at 60°F

• On the Job Paid Training
• Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k start at 30 days
• Paid Time Off
• 401k offers company match
• High valued stock at 15% employee discount
• Employee discounts on tools, cars, hotels, electronics & appliances, cell phones, travel, and more
• Safety gear provided
• Safety is first priority
• State of the Art Equipment and Caring Leadership

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• One 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 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 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 various work shifts.
• Detail oriented with excellent follow-up practices.

• Perform warehouse functions, which may include 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.
• Responsible for day-to-day paperwork in a warehouse environment (picking sheets, returns, bills of lading, etc.).
• Provide technical and maintenance support for different aspects related to the automated packing system during the 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 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, or status as a qualified individual with disability.