Forklift Operator Warehouse

Forklift Operator Warehouse –
Ryder Supply Chain Solutions

Wilmington, Illinois – Permanent Full‑Time – Sit Down Forklift Operator

Ryder is immediately hiring a Permanent Full Time Warehouse Sit Down Forklift Operator in Wilmington, Illinois.

• Base pay: $18.50 per hour
  • $0.25 per hour increases at 90 and 180 days and 3% increase after 1 year
  • Overtime Pay: $27.75 per hour
• Additional Pay:
  • Shift Differentials:
    Up to $4 per hour depending on shift
  • Productivity
    
    Incentives:
    
    Up to $6 per hour
• Sign‑on bonus:
  • $1,000 bonus paid in two installments at 30 and 90 days
• Schedules:
  • A:
    Sun‑Tues 5a–4:30p and Wed 5a–10:45a
  • B:
    Sun‑Tues 5p‑4:30a and Wed 5p–10:45p
  • C:
    Wed 11a‑4:45p and Thur‑Sat 5a‑4:30p
  • D:
    Wed 11p–4:45a and Thur‑Sat 5p–4:30a
• Pay Weekly
• Up to $28.50 per hour (including shift differentials and productivity incentives)

• Warehouse Positions Pay Each Week
• On‑Job Paid Training
• Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(K) etc. start at 30 Days
• Paid Time Off
• 401(K) company match
• Employee Discount: 15 % on high‑valued stock
• 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

• 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 work within a diverse work environment
• Ability to create and maintain professional relationships at all levels
• 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
• 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
• 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.

• 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 and unloading of trucks
• Responsible for 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
• 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, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with disability.

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