Warehouse Forklift Operator

About the role

Ryder is hiring a Temporary to Permanent Material Handler in Joliet, Illinois — offering weekly pay and a career you can feel good about. Warehouse Positions Pay Weekly.

Pay

• Hourly Pay: $21.00 per hour
• Overtime Pay: $31.50 per hour
• Additional Pay: $1.00 per hour when working 2nd shift

Schedule

Monday through Friday from 2:30pm to 11:00pm

Responsibilities

• Read, interpret, and apply Warehouse Management System (WMS) order instructions
• Recognize and correct potential process errors before actions adversely affect the customer
• Recognize damaged product at any point in the warehousing process and take appropriate action when discovered
• Pull orders accurately as assigned
• Stage orders according to carrier location and verify: number of pallets picked as well as stage location
• Prepare receiving, storage and shipping documentation retaining product accountability throughout the logistical process
• Be aware of and follow location and work center Safety and Security policies and procedures
• May be required to train others in various warehouse functions, including the safe operation of various powered industrial lift equipment, perform housekeeping duties and other duties as assigned
• Operate fork-lift equipment or other warehouse machinery

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred
• Minimum of two years of related warehouse and powered industrial lift experience required
• Ability to read, do basic mathematics, understand and respond to written and verbal instructions in English for the purposes of safety, work instructions, policies, etc.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds unassisted
• Ability to input data into computer system
• Work overtime as assigned

Equipment & Environment

• Products Being Handled: Sealed Liquids
• Equipment Being Used: Sit-Down Forklift, Claw/Clamp Attachments, RF Scanner, Etc
• Clean, organized, and well-run facilities
• Safety Gear PROVIDED
• State of the Art Equipment and Caring Leadership

Benefits

• Weekly pay
• On the Job Paid Training
• All benefits other Warehouse Distribution Facilities offer WITHOUT the WAIT
• Safety is Always the First Priority
• Team-first culture built on respect