Warehouse Forklift Operator
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
- Handling 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 core shift hours
- Other duties as assigned
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent
- One (1) year or more related warehouse and/or powered industrial truck experience
- Valid Forklift Operator's License certified
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Ability to work in a diverse work environment
- High degree of initiative and accuracy
- Detail-oriented with excellent follow-up practices
Important Note
Some positions may require additional screening including employment and education verification, motor vehicle records check, and a road test; and/or badging or background requirements of the customer to which you are assigned.
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 work in 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, able to lift and/or push/pull up to 35 lbs, able to stand for long periods of time, able to work 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.
Benefits
On the Job Paid Training, Medical, Dental, Vision, 401 K, etc. Start at 30 Days, Paid Time Off, 401 K offers a company match, HIGH VALUED Stock at 15 % Employee Discount, Employee Discounts that save you money on Tools, Cars, Hotels, Electronics/Appliances, Cell Phones, Travel, and much more, Safety Gear PROVIDED, Safety is Always the First Priority, State of the Art Equipment and Caring Leadership, Your drive. Your career. Start driving your future with Ryder today.
Schedule
E Shift; Monday - Friday; 5:15 PM - 1:45 AM
Pay
Hourly Pay: $20.30 per hour, Additional Pay: $2.00 per hour added when assigned to E shift
Benefits
On the Job Paid Training, Medical, Dental, Vision, 401 K, etc. Start at 30 Days, Paid Time Off, 401 K offers a company match, HIGH VALUED Stock at 15 % Employee Discount, Employee Discounts that save you money on Tools, Cars, Hotels, Electronics/Appliances, Cell Phones, Travel, and much more, Safety Gear PROVIDED, Safety is Always the First Priority, State of the Art Equipment and Caring Leadership
Company Information
Ryder is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and Drug Free workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with disability.