Pallet Inspector Warehouse 1st shift

About the role

Ryder is hiring a Permanent Full Time Pallet Inspector/Material Handler at our warehouse manufacturing facility in Windsor Locks, Connecticut. This position involves working with state-of-the-art equipment in a safe warehouse environment, handling pallets and operating equipment such as pallet jacks and sit-down forklifts.

Pay

Hourly Pay: $20.00 per hour, with a possible $2.00 increase after 90 days.

Schedule

First Shift: Monday - Friday, 10:00 AM - 6:30 PM.

Benefits

• On-the-job paid training
• Medical, dental, and vision benefits starting at 30 days
• Paid time off
• 401K with company match
• 15% employee discount on company stock
• Employee discounts on tools, cars, hotels, electronics/appliances, cell phones, travel, and more
• Safety gear provided

Responsibilities

• Safely and securely inspect pallets at a rate that meets company standards and in a manner that meets company safety standards.
• Manually lift 70lb pallets from a stack to a rolling line; lift pallets for inspection and separation using the palamatic machine.
• Ensure proper inspection and separation of pallets to meet quality standards.
• Conduct physical inventories as required.
• Maintain a clean, neat, and orderly work area.
• Assist in maintaining the security of the warehouse.
• Conduct operations in a manner that promotes safety and complies with OSHA and MSDS standards.
• Wear all required safety equipment while repairing pallets.
• Perform duties within performance measurement guidelines of the contract.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• 1 to 2 years or more in carpentry or a manufacturing environment preferred.
• Ability to comprehend basic math.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• 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 work independently and as a member of a team.
• Be a team player and create/maintain professional relationships within all levels of the organization.
• Operate power equipment in a safe manner.
• Lift and/or push/pull up to 50 lbs.
• Twist, stoop, squat, reach above shoulder level, and crouch on a frequent basis.
• Use hands and feet simultaneously and perform repetitive movements.
• Work at a steady, fast pace while kneeling and/or twisting.
• Capable of standing and walking for extended periods of time (at least 2 hours straight, four times in an 8-hour day).