Warehouse Associate First Shift

About the role

Ryder is hiring a Temporary to Permanent Full Time Warehouse Associate in Grand Rapids, Michigan. The position offers weekly pay and a career path that prioritizes safety and continuous improvement.

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 the facility is secure at the end of each shift; investigate and resolve scanning issues and housekeeping concerns.
• 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, and associated logical transactions.
• Participate in workgroups and other team activities for the purpose of self-improvement and improving warehouse operations and related business functions.
• Perform housekeeping duties for assigned areas.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• A high school diploma or equivalent.
• Six months of related warehouse experience.
• One (1) year or more related warehouse experience preferred.
• Intermediate ability to operate powered industrial trucks, 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 ability to operate powered industrial trucks, 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.
• Input data into the WMS computer system(s) in use.
• Operate and maintain powered industrial trucks, such as stand-up and sit-down forklifts, cherry pickers, pallet jacks, etc.
• Operate and maintain manual and/or automated other warehouse/manufacturing equipment (such as a packaging line).
• Lift up to 50 pounds unassisted.
• Work independently and as a member of a team.
• Multi-task, highly organized with excellent time management skills.
• Detail-oriented with excellent follow-up practices.

Benefits

• Career advancement opportunities.
• Safe and supportive work environment.
• Professional development and training.
• Flexible scheduling options.
• Competitive compensation package.
• Comprehensive health and wellness programs.
• Employee assistance program.
• Discounted services and products.

Pay

Hourly Pay: $17.50
Overtime Pay: $26.25 when working overtime
Weekly Pay

Schedule

First Shift
Monday-Friday
8:00am - 4:30pm

Benefits

• All benefits other Warehouse Distribution Facilities offer WITHOUT the WAIT!
• Comprehensive health and wellness programs.
• Employee assistance program.
• Discounted services and products.

Pay

Weekly Pay

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or equivalent.
• Six months of related warehouse experience.
• One (1) year or more related warehouse experience preferred.
• Intermediate ability to operate powered industrial trucks, 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.
• Input data into the WMS computer system(s) in use.
• Operate and maintain powered industrial trucks, such as stand-up and sit-down forklifts, cherry pickers, pallet jacks, etc.
• Operate and maintain manual and/or automated other warehouse/manufacturing equipment (such as a packaging line).
• Lift up to 50 pounds unassisted.
• Work independently and as a member of a team.
• Multi-task, highly organized with excellent time management skills.
• Detail-oriented with excellent follow-up practices.

Important Note

Some positions require additional screening that may include employment and education verification; motor vehicle records check and a road test; and/or badging or background requirements of the customer to which you are assigned.