Warehouse Associate Support

About the role

Ryder is hiring Temp to Hire Warehouse Associates in Columbus, Ohio. Work in clean, organized, and well-run facilities providing the safest supply chain environment, handling retail items using RF scanners and state-of-the-art equipment. These roles support distribution across the US with a team-first culture built on respect.

Pay

Hourly Pay: $17.00 per hour. Additional $1.00 per hour when working second shift.

Schedule

Second Shift: Sunday-Thursday, 5:00 pm - 1:30 am, with weekends as needed for overtime.

Benefits

• Weekly pay
• On-the-job paid training
• Safety gear provided
• Immediate benefits (no waiting period)

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred
• Six months of related warehouse experience required; one year or more preferred
• Learn to operate powered industrial trucks (e.g., stand-up/sit-down forklifts, cherry pickers, pallet jacks), including operation and maintenance (e.g., changing batteries, recognizing mechanical issues)
• May be required to operate manual/automated warehouse equipment (e.g., packaging line)
• Powered industrial truck certification
• Ability to read and perform basic mathematics in English for safety, work instructions, and policies
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds unassisted
• Ability to input data into WMS computer systems
• Willingness to work overtime as assigned
• Ability to build professional relationships across all levels of the organization
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Flexibility, self-motivation, and ability to excel in a fast-paced environment
• Highly organized with excellent time management and multitasking skills
• Detail-oriented with strong follow-up practices

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

Responsibilities

• Package, kit, and/or assemble orders and materials
• Load and unload inbound/outbound trailers
• Ensure all scanning is completed correctly
• Train dock employees on new procedures
• Ensure facility security at end of shift; investigate/resolve scanning issues and housekeeping
• Perform picking and packing duties
• Check for evidence of product or container damage
• Perform material moves with associated physical/logical transactions as required
• Participate in workgroup and team activities for self-improvement and operational efficiency
• Perform housekeeping duties for assigned area
• Perform other duties as assigned