Warehouse Forklift

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

Pay

• Hourly Pay: $20.50 per hour
• Additional Pay: $0.75 per hour for nights worked

Schedule

• Second Shift, Monday to Friday from 5:30 pm - 4:00 am
• One day off through the week
• Weekends off unless mandated

About the role

• Work in clean, organized, and well-run facilities to provide the safest supply chain environment
• Products handled: Dry, shelf-stable foods such as canned cheese, broths, granola, etc.
• Equipment used: Electric Pallet Jacks and Sit Down Forklifts

Benefits

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

Responsibilities

• Perform warehouse functions, including loading, picking, packing, shipping, receiving, forklift operation, and cycle counting
• Operate within performance measurement guidelines of the contract
• Accurately pick, pack, audit, induct totes, stage products, and load/unload trucks
• Handle day-to-day paperwork (e.g., picking sheets, returns, bills of lading)
• Provide technical and maintenance support for automated packing systems during core production hours
• Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred
• One (1) year or more of related warehouse and/or powered industrial truck experience preferred
• Valid forklift operator’s license (certified)
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Ability to work within a diverse environment and maintain professional relationships at all levels
• Highly thorough, dependable, and punctual with good attendance
• Works independently with minimal supervision and demonstrates initiative
• High level of accuracy, even under pressure
• Ability to lift and/or push/pull up to 35 lbs
• Ability to stand for long periods
• Must follow health and safety methods
• Available to work a flexible schedule, including various shifts
• Detail-oriented with excellent follow-up practices

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