Material Handler Forklift

Ryder is hiring a Material Handler in Dekalb, Illinois — offering weekly pay, excellent benefits, and a career you can feel good about.

Pay

• Hourly Pay: $20.30 per hour
• Shift Pay: $2.00 per hour
• Paid weekly

Schedule

Sunday - Wednesday, 5:15 PM - 3:45 AM

About the role

• Work in clean, organized, and well-run facilities to provide the safest supply chain environment
• Products handled: Candy
• Equipment used: Stand-up High Reach and Dock Lift
• Support distribution across the US in various warehouse fulfillment roles

Benefits

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

Requirements

• 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 create and maintain professional relationships within all levels of the organization (peers, work groups, customers, supervisors)
• Highly thorough and dependable
• Must be punctual and have a good attendance record
• Performs work independently with minimal supervision
• Possesses a high degree of initiative
• Demonstrates a high level of accuracy, even under pressure
• Ability to lift and/or push/pull up to 35 lbs
• Ability to stand for long periods of time
• Must be available to work on a flexible schedule and various work shifts
• Detail-oriented with excellent follow-up practices

Responsibilities

• Perform warehouse functions, including loading, picking, packing, shipping, receiving, forklift operation, and cycle counting
• Perform duties 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

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