Forklift Warehouse Operator 1st Shift

About the role

Ryder is hiring a Material Handler in Wilmington, Illinois. This position offers weekly pay, excellent benefits, and a career path you can feel good about. Warehouse Forklift Operator / Driver Positions.

Responsibilities

• Perform warehouse functions such as loading, picking, packing, shipping, receiving, forklift operation, and cycle counting.
• Accurately pick and pack, audit, tote induction, stage products, and load/unload trucks.
• Handle daily paperwork in a warehouse setting (e.g., picking sheets, returns, bills of lading, etc.).
• Provide technical and maintenance support for automated packing systems during peak production hours.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• A high school diploma or equivalent.
• One (1) year or more related warehouse and/or powered industrial truck experience.
• 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.
• High degree of accuracy, even under pressure.
• Detail-oriented with excellent follow-up practices.

Qualifications

• Punctuality and good attendance record.
• Ability to lift and/or push/pull up to 35 lbs.
• Standing for long periods of time.
• Working using health and safety methods.
• Flexible schedule availability on various shifts.

Skills

• Highly thorough and dependable.
• Initiative and accuracy under pressure.
• Professional relationships within all organizational levels.

Benefits

• Paid training and support.
• Medical, dental, vision, 401K, and employee discounts.
• 30 days paid time off.
• Company-matched 15% stock options.
• Employee discount on tools, cars, hotels, electronics/appliances, cell phones, travel, and much more.
• Safety gear provided.

Pay

Weekly base pay: $21.00 per hour, with a 3% increase after one year.

Schedule

A Shift: Sunday - Tuesday, 5:00am-4:30pm, Wednesday, 5:00am-10:45am.

Benefits

• 401K with company match.
• High-value stock options.
• Employee discounts.
• Safe and supportive work environment.
• Continuous improvement focus.

Company Culture

We are committed to a team-first culture where you can thrive in a community of proud women and men in Supply Chain, including many Military Reservists and Veterans. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and Drug-Free workplace.

Contact Information

To apply, click here to see and hear from a Ryder Supply Chain Employee: https://RyderCareers.Video/MaterialHandlers. For more information on Ryder careers, visit: https://jobs.ryder.com/jobs/.