Warehouse Forklift Operator 1st Shift

About the role

Ryder is hiring a Material Handler in Dekalb, Illinois. This position offers weekly pay, excellent benefits, and a career path that prioritizes safety and employee satisfaction.

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 (e.g., picking sheets, returns, bills of lading).
• Providing technical and maintenance support for automated packing systems 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.
• 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.

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 have a good attendance record.
• Possesses a high degree of initiative.
• Demonstrates a high degree of accuracy, even under pressure.
• Detail oriented with excellent follow-up practices.

Skills

• Verbal and written communication skills.
• Independent work capability.
• Teamwork and diversity skills.
• Health and safety methods.
• Lifting and standing abilities.
• Professional relationships.
• Attention to detail.

Benefits

• On the Job Paid Training.
• Medical, Dental, Vision, 401 K.
• Paid Time Off.
• Highly Valued Stock.
• Employee Discounts.
• Safety Gear Provided.
• Highly Valued Employee Discounts.
• Safe Work Environment.

Pay

• Hourly Pay: $20.30 per hour.

Schedule

• Three-and-a-half day workweek!
• A Shift; Sunday - Tuesday 5:15 am to 4:45 pm and Wednesday 5:15 am to 11:15 pm.

Benefits

• On the Job Paid Training.
• Medical, Dental, Vision, 401 K.
• Paid Time Off.
• Highly Valued Stock.
• Employee Discounts.
• Safety Gear Provided.
• Highly Valued Employee Discounts.
• Safe Work Environment.