Warehouse Material Handler Forklift 1st Shift

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

Pay

• Base pay: $21.00 per hour
• 3% increase after 1 year
• Paid weekly

Schedule

• C Shift: Wednesday 11:00am–4:45pm and Thursday–Saturday 5:00am–4:30pm

About the role

• Work in clean, organized, and well-run facilities to provide the safest supply chain environment
• Handle food products
• Operate electric sit-down forklifts, reach trucks, and RF scanners
• Support distribution across the US in various warehouse fulfillment specialist roles
• Safety gear provided
• Leadership prioritizes safety every shift
• Culture built on respect, including many military reservists and veterans

Responsibilities

• Perform warehouse functions: 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 (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 certified
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work independently and as a team member
• Ability to work within a diverse environment and maintain professional relationships at all levels
• Highly thorough, dependable, and punctual with good attendance record
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and demonstrate 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 flexible schedules and various shifts
• Detail-oriented with excellent follow-up practices

Note: Some positions require additional screening, including employment/education verification, motor vehicle records check, road test, and/or customer-specific badging or background requirements.

Benefits

• Paid training and support for career advancement
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage starting at 30 days
• 401(k) with company match
• Highly valued stock at 15% employee discount
• Employee discounts on tools, cars, hotels, electronics/appliances, cell phones, travel, and more
• Earn PTO starting month 1 (up to 80 hours accrued in the first year)