Fulfillment Warehouse Associate 1st Shift

Ryder is hiring Temp to Hire Warehouse Associates in Columbus, Ohio — offering weekly pay and a career you can feel good about.

Pay

$17.00 per hour

Schedule

• First Shift: Monday-Friday, 8:00 am - 4:30 pm
• Weekends as needed for overtime

About the role

Warehouse Associates work in clean, organized, and well-run facilities to provide the safest supply chain environment. Products handled include retail items. Roles support distribution across the US using state-of-the-art equipment and caring leadership.

• On-the-job paid training
• Safety gear provided
• Safety is always the first priority

Ryder offers a team-first culture built on respect, including many Military Reservists and Veterans.

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 the assigned tasks as described in the location's policies and procedures standards, including handling of materials within associated logical transactions
• Perform material moves with associated physical/logical transactions as required
• Participate in workgroup and other team activities for the purpose of self-improvement and improving warehouse operations and related business functions
• 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 (1) year or more related warehouse experience preferred
• Learn to operate powered industrial truck(s), such as: stand-up and sit-down forklifts, cherry pickers, pallet jacks, etc., including how to operate and maintain (change battery, recognize common mechanical issues) — intermediate required
• May be required to operate manual and/or automated warehouse/manufacturing equipment (such as a packaging line) — intermediate preferred
• Powered industrial truck certification
• Ability to read and do basic mathematics in English for the purpose of safety, work instructions, policies, etc.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds unassisted
• Ability to input data into the WMS computer system(s) in use
• Work overtime as assigned
• Ability to create and maintain professional relationships within all levels of the organization (peers, work groups, customers, supervisors)
• Ability to work independently and as a member of a team
• Flexibility to operate and self-driven to excel in a fast-paced environment
• Capable of multi-tasking, highly organized with excellent time management skills
• Detail-oriented with excellent follow-up practices

Some positions require additional screening that may include employment and education verification; motor vehicle records check and a road test; and/or badging or background requirements of the customer to which you are assigned.