Material Handler Warehouse 1st Shift

Ryder is hiring Temporary to Permanent Warehouse Material Handlers in Kent, Washington — offering weekly pay and a career you can feel good about.

Pay

• Hourly Pay: $20.50 per hour
• Overtime Pay: $30.75 per hour when working overtime
• Paid weekly

Schedule

• Monday - Saturday, 7:30 am - 4:30 pm or until work is finished
• 5-day work week; off on Sundays and 1 other day (Monday-Friday, TBD)
• Overtime as business needs require

About the role

• Work in clean, organized, and well-run facilities to provide the safest supply chain environment
• Products handled: boxed furniture and exercise equipment
• Equipment used: Cherry Picker/Order picker, walkie rider pallet jack, RF scanner
• Paid on-the-job training and safety gear provided
• State-of-the-art equipment and caring leadership

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

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred
• 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 a member of a team
• Ability to work within a diverse work environment and maintain professional relationships at all levels
• Highly thorough, dependable, and punctual with a good attendance record
• Ability to work with minimal supervision and demonstrate initiative
• 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 a flexible schedule on various shifts
• Detail-oriented with excellent follow-up practices

Benefits

• Immediate benefits (no waiting period)
• Comprehensive benefits package (health, dental, vision, etc.)
• Paid weekly
• On-the-job paid training
• Safety gear provided

Some positions require additional screening, including employment and education verification, motor vehicle records check, road test, and/or customer-specific badging or background requirements.