Material Handler

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

Pay

$17.65 per hour

Schedule

First Shift

About the role

Warehouse Associates work in clean, organized, and well-run facilities to provide the safest supply chain environment. Products handled include inbound items such as bolts, cables, reels, wires, and anchors. Equipment used includes stand-up and sit-down forklifts and pallet jacks.

Responsibilities

• Perform warehouse functions, including loading, picking, packing, shipping, receiving, forklift operation, and cycle counting
• Operate within performance measurement guidelines of the contract
• Accurately pick, pack, audit, induct totes, stage products, and load/unload trucks
• Handle day-to-day paperwork in a warehouse environment (e.g., picking sheets, returns, bills of lading)
• Provide technical and maintenance support for automated packing systems during core production hours
• Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Strong technical aptitude, including use of Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, scanners, and WMS systems
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs unassisted
• Ability to work both indoors and outdoors
• One (1) year or more of related warehouse and/or powered industrial truck experience preferred
• Valid forklift operator’s license (certified)
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Highly thorough, dependable, and punctual with a good attendance record
• Ability to lift and/or push/pull up to 35 lbs
• Ability to stand for long periods
• Must follow health and safety methods
• Available to work a flexible schedule across various shifts
• Detail-oriented with excellent follow-up practices

Benefits

• Paid training and support for career advancement
• Medical, dental, and vision benefits starting at 30 days
• Paid time off
• 401(k) with company match
• Highly valued stock at a 15% employee discount
• Employee discounts on tools, cars, hotels, electronics/appliances, cell phones, travel, and more
• Safety gear provided
• Caring leadership prioritizing safety every shift