Warehouse Forklift 1st Shift

About the role

Ryder is hiring a Material Handler in Joliet, Illinois. The position offers weekly pay, excellent benefits, and a career path that supports continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Perform warehouse functions such as loading, picking, packing, shipping, receiving, forklift operation, and cycle counting.
• Auditing, staging of products, and loading/unloading of trucks.
• Dealing with day-to-day paperwork in a warehouse environment (picking sheets, returns, bills of lading, etc.).
• Providing technical and maintenance support for different aspects of the automated packing system during the core shift hour of production.
• Performing other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• A high school diploma or equivalent.
• One (1) year or more related warehouse and/or powered industrial truck experience.
• A valid Forklift Operator's License certified.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• The ability to work independently and as a member of a team.
• The ability to work within a diverse work environment.
• The ability to create and maintain professional relationships within all levels of the organization (peers, work groups, customers, supervisors).
• The ability to lift and/or push/pull up to 35 lbs.
• The ability to stand for long periods of time.
• The ability to work using health and safety methods.
• The ability to be available to work on a flexible schedule on the various work shifts.
• The ability to be detail-oriented with excellent follow-up practices.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• One (1) year or more related warehouse and/or powered industrial truck experience preferred.
• Valid Forklift Operator's License certified.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• The ability to work independently and as a member of a team.
• The ability to work within a diverse work environment.
• The ability to create and maintain professional relationships within all levels of the organization (peers, work groups, customers, supervisors).
• The ability to lift and/or push/pull up to 35 lbs.
• The ability to stand for long periods of time.
• The ability to work using health and safety methods.
• The ability to be available to work on a flexible schedule on the various work shifts.
• The ability to be detail-oriented with excellent follow-up practices.

Skills

• Strong communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to handle paperwork and data entry.
• Knowledge of forklift operation and safety.
• Attention to detail and organizational skills.

Benefits

• Paid training and support.
• Medical, dental, vision, and 401K benefits.
• 40 days paid time off.
• Employee discounts on tools, cars, hotels, electronics/appliances, cell phones, travel, and much more.
• Safety gear provided.
• High-valued stock options at 15%.
• Discounted employee discount program.

Pay

Hourly Pay: $22.00 per hour
Overtime Pay: $33.00 per hour

Schedule

First Shift: 7:00 AM - 3:30 PM
Monday - Friday

Benefits

• Paid training and support.
• Medical, dental, vision, and 401K benefits.
• 40 days paid time off.
• Employee discounts on tools, cars, hotels, electronics/appliances, cell phones, travel, and much more.
• Safety gear provided.
• High-valued stock options at 15%.
• Discounted employee discount program.

Company Culture

• Career growth opportunities.
• Team-first culture.
• Respectful workplace environment.
• Support for military reservists and veterans.
• Equal opportunity employer.

Contact Information

To apply, click here. For more information about Ryder Supply Chain, visit RyderCareers.Video/WarehouseOpportunity.