Material Handler Warehouse First Shift

About the role

Ryder is hiring Temporary to Permanent Material Handlers in Kent, Washington — offering weekly pay and a career you can feel good about. Ryder Warehouse Associates work in clean, organized, and well-run facilities to provide the safest supply chain environment.

Products Being Handled: Boxed furniture and exercise equipment. Equipment: Cherry Picker/Order picker, walkie rider pallet jack, RF scanner.

Responsibilities

• Perform warehouse function, which may include loading, picking, packing, shipping, receiving, forklift operation, and, cycle counting
• Performing duties within performance measurement guidelines of the contract
• Responsible for the accurate picking and packing, auditing, tote induction, staging of products and loading and unloading of trucks
• Responsible of dealing with day to day paperwork in a warehouse environment (i.e. picking sheets, returns, bills of lading, etc.)
• Provide technical and maintenance support for different aspects related to the automated packing system during the core shift hour of production
• Performs other duties as assigned

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 be a team player and able to work within a diverse work environment
• Ability to create and maintain professional relationships within all levels of the organization (peers, work groups, customers, supervisors)
• Able to work within a diverse work environment
• 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
• Ability 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

Pay and Schedule

Weekly pay: $20.50 per hour. Overtime pay: $30.75 per hour when working overtime. Schedule: Monday - Friday 5:00 am - 3:30 pm or until finished. Saturday may be mandatory OT as business needs require.

Benefits

All benefits other Warehouse Distribution Facilities offer WITHOUT the WAIT! Paid training, safety gear provided, and state of the art equipment.