Warehouse Associates Weekend 1st Shift

About the role

Ryder is hiring Warehouse Associates in Opa Locka, FL. These roles support distribution across the US in clean, organized, and well-run facilities, providing a safe supply chain environment. Products handled include retail items, and equipment used includes RF scanners.

Pay

Hourly pay: $18.50 per hour with an additional $2.50 per hour available.

Warehouse positions pay weekly.

Schedule

First Shift: Friday-Sunday, 5:00 am - 5:00 pm.

Benefits

• Paid training and support for career advancement
• Medical, dental, and vision benefits starting at 30 days
• Earn PTO starting Month 1 (up to 80 hours accrued in the first year)
• 401K with company match
• Highly valued stock at a 15% employee discount
• Employee discounts on tools, cars, hotels, electronics/appliances, cell phones, travel, and more
• Safety gear provided
• Caring leadership prioritizing safety on every shift

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 and sit-down forklifts, cherry pickers, pallet jacks), including operation and maintenance (e.g., changing batteries, recognizing mechanical issues) – intermediate level required
• May be required to operate manual and/or automated warehouse/manufacturing equipment (e.g., packaging line) – intermediate level preferred
• 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 create and maintain professional relationships at all levels of the organization
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Flexibility to operate in a fast-paced environment and self-driven to excel
• Capable of multitasking, highly organized with excellent time management skills
• Detail-oriented with strong follow-up practices

Note: Some positions require additional screening, including employment and 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, ensuring all scanning is completed correctly
• Train dock employees on new procedures
• Ensure facility is secure at the end of the shift; investigate and resolve scanning issues and housekeeping
• Perform picking and packing duties
• Check for evidence of product or container damage
• Perform assigned tasks as described in location policies and procedures, including handling materials with associated logical transactions
• Perform material moves with associated physical/logical transactions as required
• Participate in workgroup and team activities for self-improvement and improving warehouse operations
• Perform housekeeping duties for assigned area
• Perform other duties as assigned