Forklift Warehouse Operator 1st Shift

About the role

Ryder is hiring a Material Handler in Joliet, Illinois. This position offers weekly pay, excellent benefits, and a career path that prioritizes safety and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Perform warehouse functions such as loading, picking, packing, shipping, receiving, forklift operation, and cycle counting.
• Auditing, staging, and loading/unloading of products and trucks.
• Handling paperwork in a warehouse environment, including picking sheets, returns, bills of lading, etc.
• Providing technical and maintenance support for automated packing systems during production hours.
• 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 part of a team.
• An ability to work within a diverse work environment.
• A high degree of initiative and accuracy, even under pressure.
• Able to lift and/or push/pull up to 35 lbs and stand for long periods.
• Able to work using health and safety methods.
• A flexible schedule on various work shifts.
• 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 part of a team.
• An ability to work within a diverse work environment.
• A high degree of initiative and accuracy, even under pressure.
• Able to lift and/or push/pull up to 35 lbs and stand for long periods.
• Able to work using health and safety methods.
• A flexible schedule on various work shifts.
• Detail-oriented with excellent follow-up practices.

Skills

• Strong communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to work within a diverse work environment.
• Detail-oriented and accurate work habits.
• Flexibility to work on various shifts.

Benefits

• Paid training and support.
• Medical, dental, vision, and 401K benefits.
• 401K with a company match.
• High-valued stock options.
• Employee discounts on tools, cars, hotels, electronics/appliances, cell phones, travel, and much more.
• Safety gear provided.
• Career development opportunities.
• Flexible scheduling.

Pay

• $20.00 per hour.

Schedule

• Monday - Friday 7:00am - 3:30pm.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and 401K benefits.
• 401K with a company match.
• High-valued stock options.
• Employee discounts on tools, cars, hotels, electronics/appliances, cell phones, travel, and much more.
• Safety gear provided.
• Career development opportunities.
• Flexible scheduling.

Company Information

• EEO/AA/Female/Minority/Disabled/Veteran.
• Part of a team-first culture built on respect.
• Includes many military reservists and veterans.

Contact Information

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