Forklift Operator 1st Shift

Ryder is hiring in Bolingbrook, Illinois — offering weekly pay, excellent benefits, and a career you can feel good about.

Pay

• Hourly Pay: $19.00 per hour
• Overtime Pay: $28.50 per hour

Schedule

• First Shift: Monday - Friday, 6:00 AM - 2:30 PM

Benefits

• Paid weekly
• Paid training and support for career advancement
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance starting at 30 days
• 401K with company match
• Highly valued stock at 15% employee discount
• Employee discounts on tools, cars, hotels, electronics/appliances, cell phones, travel, and more
• Earn PTO starting month 1, up to 80 hours accrued in the first year
• Safety gear provided
• Caring leadership prioritizing safety and continuous improvement

Responsibilities

• Package, kit, and/or assemble orders and materials
• Load and unload inbound/outbound trailers
• Ensure all scanning is completed correctly
• Help train dock employees on new procedures
• Ensure facility is secure at end of shift; investigate/resolve scanning issues and housekeeping
• Perform picking and packing duties
• Check for evidence of product or container damage
• Perform material moves with associated physical/logical transactions as required
• Perform the assigned tasks as described in the location's policies and procedures standards
• Participate in workgroup and team activities for self-improvement and improving warehouse operations
• Perform housekeeping duties for assigned area
• Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred
• Six months of related warehouse experience required; one year or more preferred
• Learn to operate powered industrial truck(s), such as stand-up and sit-down forklifts, cherry pickers, pallet jacks, including how to operate and maintain (change battery, recognize common mechanical issues)
• May be required to operate manual and/or automated warehouse/manufacturing equipment (e.g., packaging line)
• Powered industrial truck certification
• Ability to read and perform basic mathematics in English for safety, work instructions, and policies
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds unassisted
• Ability to input data into WMS computer system(s)
• Willingness to work overtime as assigned
• Ability to create and maintain professional relationships at all levels of the organization
• Ability to work independently and as a team member
• Flexibility to operate in a fast-paced environment and self-driven to excel
• Capable of multitasking, highly organized with excellent time management skills
• Detail-oriented with strong follow-up practices

Some positions may require additional screening, including employment and education verification, motor vehicle records check, road test, and/or customer-specific badging or background requirements.

About the Role

• Warehouse associates work in clean, organized, and well-run facilities to provide a safe supply chain environment
• Products handled include engine and HVAC parts
• Equipment used includes walkie riders and various warehouse fulfillment tools
• Ryder supports distribution across the US with a team-first culture built on respect, including many military reservists and veterans