Warehouse Forklift Operator

Position Description

Ryder is hiring a Sit‑Down Forklift Operator in Wilmington, Illinois. The position offers weekly pay, excellent benefits, and a career you can feel good about.

Up to $25.00 per hour (including shift differentials).

• Base pay: $21.00 per hour
• 3% increase after 1 year
• Shift Differentials: $4.00 per hour when working D shift
• Schedule:
  
  D:
  Thursday–Saturday 5:00 pm – 4:30 am, Wednesday 11:00 pm – 4:45 am

• Paid training and support to take your next step
• Medical, dental, vision, 401(k) (start at 30 days)
• Paid time off
• 401(k) company match
• 15% employee discount on stock
• Employee discounts on tools, cars, hotels, electronics/appliances, cell phones, travel, and more
• Safety gear provided
• Safety‑first leadership
• Continuous improvement focus

• 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 part of a team
• Ability to work within a diverse work environment
• Highly thorough and dependable
• Must be punctual with a good attendance record
• Performs work independently with minimal supervision
• High initiative
• High accuracy under pressure
• Ability to lift and/or push/pull up to 35 lbs
• Ability to stand for long periods
• Ability to use health and safety methods
• Availability for flexible schedule across shifts
• Detail oriented with excellent follow‑up practices

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.

• 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 of 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

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 a disability.