Material Handler - direct hire

About the role

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

Responsibilities

• Perform warehouse functions including loading, picking, packing, shipping, receiving, forklift operation, and cycle counting.
• Auditing, staging, and loading/unloading of products and trucks.
• Handling paperwork such as picking sheets, returns, bills of lading, etc.
• Providing technical and maintenance support for automated packing systems during peak 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 in a diverse work environment.
• Able to lift and/or push/pull up to 35 lbs and stand for long periods.
• A high degree of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Punctuality and good attendance record.
• Flexible scheduling availability.

Important Note

Some positions may require additional screening, including but not limited to employment and education verification, motor vehicle records checks, and road tests. Background checks may also be required by the customer to which you are assigned.

Benefits

Includes medical, dental, vision, 401K, paid training, and other benefits offered at other Ryder facilities without the wait. Also includes paid time off, stock options, employee discounts, and safety gear provided.

Pay

Weekly pay with on-the-job training, starting at 30 days. Includes a company match on 401K contributions and a 15% employee discount on various items.

Schedule

Second shift, Monday to Friday from 5:30 pm - 4:00 am with one day off through the week and weekends off unless mandated.

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, ability to work independently and as a member of a team, ability to work in a diverse work environment, able to lift and/or push/pull up to 35 lbs, able to stand for long periods, able to work using health and safety methods, must be available to work on a flexible schedule on the various work shifts, detail oriented with excellent follow-up practices.