Pallet Inspector Material Handler First Shift

Position Description

Ryder is hiring a permanent full‑time Pallet Inspector/Material Handler at our warehouse manufacturing facility in Windsor Locks, Connecticut.

• $20.00 per hour; possible $2.00 increase after 90 days
• Schedule:
  
  First Shift Sunday–Thursday 6:00 am–2:30 pm

• Pallets
• Pallet Jack, Sitdown Forklift

• On‑the‑job paid training
• Medical, Dental, Vision & 401(k) starting at 30 days
• Paid time off
• 401(k) match
• Employee discount 15 % on stock
• Discounts on tools, cars, hotels, electronics, cell phones, and travel
• Safety gear provided
• State‑of‑the‑art equipment and supportive leadership

• High school diploma or equivalent (preferred)
• 1–2 years or more in carpentry or manufacturing (preferred)
• Ability to comprehend basic math
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work in a diverse environment
• Highly thorough, dependable, and punctual with good attendance
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• High initiative, accuracy, and ability to handle pressure
• Team player who builds professional relationships at all levels
• Operate power equipment safely
• Lift / push / pull up to 50 lbs; twist, stoop, squat, reach, and crouch frequently
• Use hands and feet simultaneously for repetitive movements
• Work at a steady, fast pace while kneeling/twisting
• Stand and walk extended periods (≥2 hours), up to four times per 8‑hour shift

• Inspect pallets safely and securely at a rate meeting company standards
• Manually lift 70‑lb pallets from a stack to a rolling line, and lift pallets for inspection/separation using the Palmatics machine
• Ensure proper inspection and separation procedures
• Conduct physical inventories as required
• Maintain a clean, neat, and orderly work area
• Assist in maintaining warehouse security
• Follow safety procedures and OSHA/MSDS standards
• Wear all required safety equipment while repairing pallets
• Perform duties within performance measurement guidelines of the contract
• Perform other duties as assigned

Ryder is proud to be 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, protected veteran status, or disability status.