Warehouse Forklift Operator 1st Shift

About the role

Ryder is hiring a Stand Up Forklift Operator in Morris, Illinois. The position offers weekly pay, excellent benefits, and a career with a focus on safety and continuous improvement.

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.
• Handling day-to-day paperwork in a warehouse environment (picking sheets, returns, bills of lading, etc.).
• Providing technical and maintenance support for automated packing systems during production hours.
• Performing other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• 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.
• Ability to work independently and as a member of a team.
• Ability to be a team player and work within a diverse work environment.
• Ability to create and maintain professional relationships within all levels of the organization (peers, work groups, customers, supervisors).
• Able to work within a diverse work environment.
• Highly thorough and dependable.
• Must be punctual and have a good attendance record.
• Possesses a high degree of initiative.
• Demonstrates a high level of accuracy, even under pressure.
• Ability to lift and/or push/pull up to 35 lbs.
• Able to stand for long periods of time.
• Works using health and safety methods.
• Must be available to work on a flexible schedule on the various work shifts.
• 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.
• Ability to work independently and as a member of a team.
• Ability to be a team player and work within a diverse work environment.
• Ability to create and maintain professional relationships within all levels of the organization (peers, work groups, customers, supervisors).
• Able to work within a diverse work environment.
• Highly thorough and dependable.
• Must be punctual and have a good attendance record.
• Possesses a high degree of initiative.
• Demonstrates a high level of accuracy, even under pressure.
• Ability to lift and/or push/pull up to 35 lbs.
• Able to stand for long periods of time.
• Works using health and safety methods.
• Must be available to work on a flexible schedule on the various work shifts.
• Detail oriented with excellent follow-up practices.

Skills

• Verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as a member of a team.
• Ability to be a team player and work within a diverse work environment.
• Ability to create and maintain professional relationships within all levels of the organization (peers, work groups, customers, supervisors).
• Highly thorough and dependable.
• Ability to lift and/or push/pull up to 35 lbs.
• Able to stand for long periods of time.
• Works using health and safety methods.
• Detail oriented with excellent follow-up practices.

Benefits

• Paid training and support to take your next step.
• Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K.
• 401K offers a company match.
• High valued stock at 15%.
• Employee discounts that save you money on Tools, Cars, Hotels, Electronics/Appliances, Cell Phones, Travel, and much more.
• Safety gear provided.

Pay

• Weekly pay.
• Hourly Pay: $21.75 per hour.

Schedule

• Sunday-Wednesday 5:30am-4pm (must be willing to work OT daily).