Warehouse Forklift Operator 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 personal and professional growth.

Responsibilities

• Perform warehouse functions such as loading, picking, packing, shipping, receiving, forklift operation, and cycle counting.
• Auditing, tote induction, staging of products, and loading/unloading of trucks.
• Dealing with day-to-day paperwork in a warehouse environment (e.g., picking sheets, returns, bills of lading).
• Providing technical and maintenance support for automated packing systems during core production hours.
• 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.
• The ability to lift and/or push/pull up to 35 lbs and stand for long periods of time.
• The ability to work using health and safety methods.
• The ability to be punctual and maintain a good attendance record.
• The ability to work within a flexible schedule on various shifts.
• The ability to perform tasks with a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail.

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.
• The ability to lift and/or push/pull up to 35 lbs and stand for long periods of time.
• The ability to work using health and safety methods.
• The ability to be punctual and maintain a good attendance record.
• The ability to work within a flexible schedule on various shifts.
• The ability to perform tasks with a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail.

Skills

• Verbal and written communication skills.
• Independent and team-oriented work ethic.
• Attention to detail and accuracy.
• Health and safety awareness.
• Punctuality and reliability.
• Flexibility and adaptability.

Benefits

• Paid training and support.
• Medical, dental, vision, and 401K benefits.
• Up to 30 days paid time off.
• Employee discounts on tools, cars, hotels, electronics/appliances, cell phones, travel, and more.
• Safety gear provided.
• High-valued stock options at 15%.
• Discounts on employee-owned items.

Pay

Hourly Pay: $21.00 per hour.

Schedule

Monday-Thursday and Saturday 7:00 AM - 3:30 PM; Off Friday and Sunday.