Warehouse Associate First Shift

About the role

Ryder is hiring a Temporary to Permanent Full Time Warehouse Associate in Grand Rapids, Michigan. This role 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 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.
• 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

• 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 and maintain powered industrial trucks (stand-up and sit-down forklifts, cherry pickers, pallet jacks).
• May be required to operate manual and/or automated warehouse/manufacturing equipment (such as a packaging line).

Qualifications

• Intermediate 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 the WMS computer system(s) in use.
• Ability to work independently and as a member of a team.
• Flexibility to operate and self-driven to excel in a fast-paced environment.
• Detail-oriented with excellent follow-up practices.

Skills

• Intermediate ability to operate and maintain powered industrial trucks (stand-up and sit-down forklifts, cherry pickers, pallet jacks).
• May be required to operate manual and/or automated warehouse/manufacturing equipment (such as a packaging line).

Benefits

• All benefits other Warehouse Distribution Facilities offer WITHOUT the WAIT!
• Paid training and support to take your next step.
• Safety Gear PROVIDED.
• Caring Leadership prioritizing safety – every shift, every role.
• Focus on continuous improvement designed for success.

Pay

• Weekly Pay.
• Hourly Pay: $17.50 hourly.
• Overtime Pay: $26.25 hourly when working overtime.

Schedule

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