Warehouse Associate

Edison, NJ 08837 · Regular Full‑Time · 0–10% Travel

About the role

Immediately hiring permanent full‑time Warehouse Associates to support our Ryder facility in Edison, NJ. You’ll work in a safety‑first supply chain environment with state‑of‑the‑art equipment, handling frozen and perishable foods. Equipment includes stand‑up and sit‑down forklifts, cherry pickers, pallet jacks, and other powered industrial trucks. Paid on‑the‑job training is provided.

Pay

• Starting pay: $16.50/hour
• Paid weekly

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance — eligible after 30 days
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off
• High‑valued stock at 15% employee discount
• Employee discounts on tools, cars, hotels, electronics/appliances, cell phones, travel, and more
• Safety gear provided
• Paid on‑the‑job training

Responsibilities

• Package, kit, and/or 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 assigned tasks per location policies and procedures, including handling materials within associated logical transactions
• Perform material moves with associated physical/logical transactions as required
• Participate in workgroup and other team activities for self‑improvement and improving warehouse operations
• Perform housekeeping duties for assigned area
• Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements & Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred
• Six months of related warehouse experience required; one year or more preferred
• Powered industrial truck certification (or ability to obtain)
• Learn to operate and maintain powered industrial trucks — stand‑up and sit‑down forklifts, cherry pickers, pallet jacks, etc. (including battery changes, recognizing common mechanical issues) — intermediate level required
• May be required to operate manual and/or automated warehouse/manufacturing equipment (e.g., packaging line) — intermediate preferred
• Ability to read, do basic mathematics in English for safety, work instructions, policies, etc.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds unassisted
• Ability to input data into WMS computer system(s) in use
• Willingness to work overtime as assigned
• Ability to create and maintain professional relationships across all levels of the organization (peers, work groups, customers, supervisors)
• Ability to work independently and as a team member
• Flexibility and self‑drive 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

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