Warehouse Automation Team Lead

Ryder is hiring in Hagerstown, Maryland — offering weekly pay, excellent benefits, and a career you can feel good about.

Pay

Hourly Pay: $23.69 per hour

Additional Pay: $1.50 per hour when assigned to third shift

Schedule

Third Shift (D)

• Thursday–Saturday: 7:00 pm – 7:00 am
• Every other Wednesday: 7:00 pm – 7:00 am

Benefits

• Paid weekly
• Paid training and support to advance your career
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage starting at 30 days
• 401(k) with company match
• Company stock at a 15% employee discount
• Earn PTO starting month 1 (up to 80 hours accrued in the first year)
• Employee discounts on tools, cars, hotels, electronics/appliances, cell phones, travel, and more
• Safety gear provided

About the role

• Work in clean, organized, and well-run facilities providing a safe supply chain environment
• Products handled: computers and printers
• Equipment used: AGVs and automation
• Team-first culture built on respect, including many military reservists and veterans

Responsibilities

• Lead and ensure continuous improvement efforts for optimal operational efficiency
• Perform warehouse functions such as loading, picking, packing, shipping, receiving, forklift operation, and cycle counting
• Allocate resources and organize daily work duties to ensure optimal shift and team logistics
• Inspire and guide team members toward improved Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) using appropriate leadership styles
• Assist in employee orientation by providing necessary information, technology, and tools
• Promote health and safety working methods within the warehouse
• Handle day-to-day paperwork (e.g., picking sheets, returns, bills of lading)
• Complete and submit daily reports and propose action plans to enhance operations effectiveness and service levels
• Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent (preferred)
• One (1) year or more of powered industrial truck experience (preferred)
• One (1) year or more of previous experience as a Team Lead (preferred)
• One (1) year or more of Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Word, etc.) experience (preferred)
• One (1) year or more of previous warehouse experience (preferred)
• Knowledge and/or experience with an RF scanner (advanced required)
• Valid forklift operator’s license (certified)
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Effective leadership skills
• Flexibility to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
• Ability to work independently and as a member of a team
• Excellent organizational skills
• Proactively approaches responsibilities and maintains composure under pressure
• Works using health and safety methods
• Bilingual (for Québec locations only)

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.