Warehouse Forklift Operator

About the role

Ryder is hiring a Temporary to Permanent Material Handler in Joliet, Illinois, offering weekly pay and a career that prioritizes safety and employee well-being.

Responsibilities

• Read, interpret, and apply Warehouse Management System (WMS) order instructions
• Navigate and correct potential process errors to prevent adverse impacts on customers
• Identify and address damaged products at any stage of warehousing
• Pick and stage orders accurately, verifying quantities and locations
• Create and maintain accurate receiving, storage, and shipping documentation
• Awareness and adherence to location and work center safety and security policies
• Training and assisting others in various warehouse functions, including powered industrial lift equipment operation
• Perform housekeeping duties and other tasks as assigned
• Operate fork-lift equipment or other warehouse machinery

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent
• At least two years of related warehouse and powered industrial lift experience
• Ability to read, do basic math, understand and respond to written and verbal instructions in English
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds unassisted
• Proficiency in operating a computer system
• Willingness to work overtime as needed

Qualifications

• Ability to operate sitdown forklift, claw/clamp attachments, RF scanner, and other equipment
• Understanding of warehouse management systems and processes
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Passing a drug test and background check

Skills

• Warehouse operations
• Powered industrial lift equipment operation
• Order picking and staging
• Documentation and record-keeping
• Safety protocols

Benefits

• On-the-job training
• Provided safety gear
• Safe and state-of-the-art equipment
• Careful leadership

Pay

• Hourly Pay: $21.00
• Overtime Pay: $31.50
• Shift Pay: $1.00

Schedule

• Second Shift
• Monday through Friday
• 2:30pm to 11:00pm

Benefits

• All benefits offered by other Ryder warehouse distribution facilities
• No waiting period for benefits

Location

• State/Province: IL
• City: Joliet
• Postal Code: 60436

Category

• Warehousing

Employment Type

• Temporary-Full time

Travel Requirements

• 0-10%

Position Code

• 1000444

Posted Date

• 2 days ago (7/6/2026 4:08 PM)

Requisition ID

• 2026-205350