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Forklift Operator 1st Shift

Job in Wilmington, Will County, Illinois, 60481, USA
Listing for: Ryder System, Inc.
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-06-18
Job specializations:
  • Trades / Skilled Labor
    General Labor, Forklift Operator
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 18.5 USD Hourly USD 18.50 HOUR
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Position Description

Ryder is immediately hiring for a Permanent, Full-Time Forklift Operator/Material Handler in Wilmington, Illinois

Position Description

Ryder is immediately hiring for a Permanent, Full-Time Forklift Operator/Material Handler in Wilmington, Illinois

Warehouse Positions Pay Weekly

  • Hourly Pay $18.50 per hour
  • Additional Pay:$1000 sign on bonus (half paid at 30 days, other half paid at 90 days)
  • $0.25 pay increase after 90 days and 180 days
  • $0.50 increase after 1 year
  • $3.00 per hour productivity bonus on average
  • Overtime Pay $27.75 per hour
  • Schedule:

    Sunday - Tuesday 5:00 am - 4:30 pm, and Wednesday 5:00 am - 10:45 am
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We want the right Warehouse Associate to join us at Ryder and work in the Safest Supply Chain Environment with State of the Art Equipment
  • Products Being Handled:
    Food products
  • Equipment:
    Electric sit down and stand up forklifts and RF scanners
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We have all benefits other Warehouse Distribution Facilities offer WITHOUT the WAIT!
  • 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 offers a company match
  • HIGH VALUED Stock at 15 % Employee Discount
  • Employee Discounts that save you money on Tools, Cars, Hotels, Electronics/Appliances, Cell Phones, Travel, and muchmore
  • Safety Gear PROVIDED
  • Safety is Always the First Priority
  • State of the Art Equipment and Caring Leadership
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We want YOU to join our family made up of Proud Women and Men in Supply Chain who work alongside the many Military Reserve and Veterans we hire everyday

EEO/AA/Female/Minority/Disabled/Veteran

Requirements

  • 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
Important Note: 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.

Responsibilities

  • Perform warehouse function, which may include loading, picking, packing, shipping, receiving, forklift operation, and, cycle counting
  • Performing duties within performance measurement guidelines of the contract
  • Responsible for the accurate picking and packing, auditing, tote induction, staging of products and loading and unloading of trucks
  • Responsible of dealing with day to day paperwork in a warehouse environment (i.e. 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
  • Performing duties within performance measurement guidelines of the contract
  • Performs other duties as assigned.
Ryder is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and Drug Free workplace. All qualified applicants will receive…
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