Forklift Operator Warehouse

Position Description

Ryder is hiring a Permanent Full‑Time Warehouse Forklift Operator in Wilmington, Illinois.

• Base pay: $18.50 per hour
• Productivity incentives:
  Up to $6 per hour, total up to $24.50 per hour
• Hourly increases: $0.25 per hour at 90 and 180 days, 3% increase after 1 year
• Overtime: $27.75 per hour
• Sign‑on bonus: $1,000 in two installments at 30 and 90 days
• Schedule:
  
  A – Sunday to Tuesday, 5 am–4:30 pm;
  Wednesday 5 am–10:45 am

• Pay each week
• On the job paid training
• Medical, dental, vision, 401 K and other benefits starting at 30 days
• Paid time off
• 401 K with company match
• Member‑only stock at 15 % employee discount
• Employee discounts on tools, cars, hotels, electronics/appliances, 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 work within a diverse work environment
• Ability to create and maintain professional relationships at 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

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 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 and unloading of trucks.
• Deal with day‑to‑day paperwork in a warehouse environment (picking sheets, returns, bills of lading, etc.).
• Provide technical and maintenance support for the automated packing system during the core shift hour of production.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Ryder is an 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 a disability.