Warehouse Forklift Operator

About the role

Ryder is hiring a Night Shift Forklift Operator in Elwood, Illinois. The position offers weekly pay, excellent benefits, and a career opportunity.

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 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 be a team player and 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 work within a diverse work environment.
• 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 available to work on a flexible schedule on the various work shifts.
• The ability to perform tasks with a high degree of accuracy, even under pressure.
• The ability to be highly thorough and dependable.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• One (1) year or more related warehouse and/or powered industrial truck experience preferred.
• A valid Forklift Operator's License certified.

Skills

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• The ability to work independently and as a member of a team.
• The ability to be a team player and 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 work within a diverse work environment.
• 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 available to work on a flexible schedule on the various work shifts.
• The ability to perform tasks with a high degree of accuracy, even under pressure.
• The ability to be highly thorough and dependable.

Benefits

• Paid training and support to take your next step.
• Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K, and other benefits.
• 30 days paid time off.
• Company match on 401K.
• High valued stock at 15%.
• Employee discounts that save you money on various items.
• Safety gear provided.

Pay

$23.00 per hour, with an additional $1.50/hour shift pay for the overnight shift.

Schedule

Tuesday-Friday, 6:00pm-4:30am (overnight shift).

Benefits

• Paid training and support.
• Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K, and other benefits.
• 30 days paid time off.
• Company match on 401K.
• High valued stock at 15%.
• Employee discounts that save you money on various items.
• Safety gear provided.