Warehouse Associate

About the role

The Warehouse Associate position at Ryder in Locust Grove, Georgia supports the facility with the handling of hair care, health/beauty/cosmetics, apparel and shoes products using state-of-the-art equipment.

Responsibilities

• Pack, kit, and assemble orders and materials.
• Load and unload inbound/outbound trailers.
• Ensure all scanning is completed correctly.
• Help train dock employees on new procedures.
• Ensure facility is secure at end of shift; investigate/resolve scanning issues and housekeeping.
• Perform picking and packing duties.
• Check for evidence of product or container damage.
• Perform the assigned tasks as described in the location's policies and procedures standards to include handling of materials within associated logical transactions.
• Participate in workgroup and other team activities for the purpose of self improvement and improving warehouse operations and related business functions.
• Perform housekeeping duties for assigned area.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Six months of related warehouse experience required.
• One (1) year or more related warehouse experience preferred.
• Intermediate required: Operate powered industrial truck(s), such as: stand-up and sit-down forklifts, cherry pickers, pallet jacks, etc., including how to operate and maintain (change battery, recognize common mechanical issues).
• May be required to operate manual and/or automated other warehouse/manufacturing equipment (such as a packaging line).

Qualifications

• Intermediate required: Operate powered industrial truck(s), such as: stand-up and sit-down forklifts, cherry pickers, pallet jacks, etc., including how to operate and maintain (change battery, recognize common mechanical issues).
• May be required to operate manual and/or automated other warehouse/manufacturing equipment (such as a packaging line).

Skills

• Read, do basic mathematics in English for the purpose of safety, work instructions, policies, etc.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds unassisted.
• Ability to input data into the WMS computer system (s) in use.
• Work overtime as assigned.
• Create and maintain professional relationships within all levels of the organization (peers, work groups, customers, supervisors).
• Work independently and as member of a team.
• Flexible to operate and self-driven to excel in a fast-paced environment.
• Capable of multi-tasking, highly organized with excellent time management skills.
• Detail oriented with excellent follow-up practices.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision insurance.
• 401K with company match.
• High valued stock options at 15%.
• Employee discount on tools, cars, hotels, electronics/appliances, cell phones, travel, and much more.
• State of the art equipment and caring leadership.
• Various warehouse fulfillment specialist roles at Ryder support distribution across the US.

Pay

Hourly Pay: $17.50 per hour and $0.50 Shift Differential.

Schedule

Start at 30 Days Paid Time Off.

Benefits

• On the Job Paid Training.
• 401K offers a company match.
• High valued stock options at 15%.
• Employee discounts that save you money on Tools, Cars, Hotels, Electronics/Appliances, Cell Phones, Travel, and much more.
• Safety Gear PROVIDED.
• Safety is Always the First Priority.
• State of the Art Equipment and Caring Leadership.
• Variety of warehouse fulfillment specialist roles at Ryder support distribution across the US.