Forklift Warehouse Operator 1st Shift

About the role

Ryder is hiring a Material Handler in Joliet, Illinois. The position offers weekly pay, excellent benefits, and a career path that supports personal and professional growth.

Responsibilities

• Perform warehouse functions such as loading, picking, packing, shipping, receiving, forklift operation, and cycle counting.
• Auditing, tote induction, staging of products, and loading/unloading of trucks.
• Dealing with day-to-day paperwork in a warehouse environment (picking sheets, returns, bills of lading, etc.).
• Providing technical and maintenance support for different aspects of the automated packing system during the core shift hour of production.
• Performing other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• A high school diploma or equivalent.
• One (1) year or more related warehouse and/or powered industrial truck experience.
• A valid Forklift Operator's License certified.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• The ability to work independently and as a member of a team.
• The ability to be a team player and work within a diverse work environment.
• The ability to create and maintain professional relationships within all levels of the organization (peers, work groups, customers, supervisors).
• The ability to work within a diverse work environment.
• The ability to lift and/or push/pull up to 35 lbs.
• The ability to stand for long periods of time.
• The ability to work using health and safety methods.
• The ability to be available to work on a flexible schedule on the various work shifts.
• The ability to perform tasks with a high degree of accuracy, even under pressure.
• The ability to be detail-oriented with excellent follow-up practices.

Qualifications

• 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.
• The ability to work independently and as a member of a team.
• The ability to be a team player and work within a diverse work environment.
• The ability to create and maintain professional relationships within all levels of the organization (peers, work groups, customers, supervisors).
• The ability to work within a diverse work environment.
• The ability to lift and/or push/pull up to 35 lbs.
• The ability to stand for long periods of time.
• The ability to work using health and safety methods.
• The ability to be available to work on a flexible schedule on the various work shifts.
• The ability to perform tasks with a high degree of accuracy, even under pressure.
• The ability to be detail-oriented with excellent follow-up practices.

Skills

• Highly thorough and dependable.
• Punctual and reliable.
• Initiative-driven.
• Adaptable to changing environments.
• Excellent problem-solving skills.

Benefits

• Paid training and support.
• Medical, dental, vision, and 401K benefits.
• 40 days of paid time off.
• Employee discounts on tools, cars, hotels, electronics/appliances, cell phones, travel, and much more.
• Safety gear provided.
• Career development opportunities.

Pay

Hourly Pay: $20.00 per hour.

Schedule

Monday - Friday, 7:00am - 3:30pm.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K.
• 40 days of paid time off.
• Employee discounts.
• Safety gear provided.
• Career development opportunities.

Company Culture

• Career-first culture focused on respect.
• Community of proud women and men in Supply Chain.
• Many Military Reservists and Veterans.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with disability.