Warehouse Forklift Operator

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

Pay

Hourly Pay: $19.00 per hour
Additional Pay: $0.75 per hour shift differential

Schedule

Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Friday
6:00am - 4:30pm

Benefits

• Paid weekly
• Paid training and support to advance your career
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage starting at 30 days
• 401(k) with company match
• Company stock discount (15% employee discount)
• Employee discounts on tools, cars, hotels, electronics/appliances, cell phones, travel, and more
• Earn paid time off starting month 1 (up to 80 hours accrued in the first year)
• Safety gear provided

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 in a warehouse environment (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/certification
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Ability to build and maintain professional relationships at all organizational levels
• Highly thorough, dependable, and punctual with a strong attendance record
• 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.

About the Role

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