Warehouse Material Handler Forklift Operator

About the role

Ryder is hiring Material Handlers in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. The positions offer weekly pay, excellent benefits, and a career path that prioritizes safety and continuous improvement.

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.
• Dealing with 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.
• Performing other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• A high school diploma or equivalent.
• One (1) year or more related warehouse and/or powered industrial truck experience.
• A valid Forklift Operator's License certified.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• The ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• The ability to work in a diverse work environment.
• The ability to lift and/or push/pull up to 35 lbs and stand for long periods of time.
• The ability to work using health and safety methods.

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.
• The ability to work independently and as a member of a team.
• The ability to be a team player and work within a diverse work environment.
• The ability to create and maintain professional relationships within all levels of the organization (peers, work groups, customers, supervisors).
• The ability to work within a diverse work environment.
• The ability to lift and/or push/pull up to 35 lbs and stand for long periods of time.
• The ability to work using health and safety methods.
• The ability to be available to work on a flexible schedule on the various work shifts.
• The ability to perform work independently with minimal supervision.
• The ability to demonstrate a high degree of initiative.
• The ability to demonstrate a high level of accuracy, even under pressure.
• The ability to be detail-oriented with excellent follow-up practices.

Skills

• Strong communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to work in a diverse work environment.
• Ability to lift and/or push/pull up to 35 lbs and stand for long periods of time.
• Ability to work using health and safety methods.
• Ability to perform work independently with minimal supervision.
• Ability to demonstrate a high degree of initiative.
• Ability to demonstrate a high level of accuracy, even under pressure.
• Ability to be detail-oriented with excellent follow-up practices.

Benefits

• Paid training and support to take your next step.
• Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K.
• Paid Time Off.
• Highly valued stock at 15% employee discount.
• Employee discounts that save you money on various items.
• Safety gear provided.
• Caring leadership prioritizing safety – every shift, every role.
• Focus on continuous improvement designed for success.

Pay

• Hourly Pay: $20.00 per hour.
• Overtime Pay: $30.00 per hour.
• Additional Pay: $2.00 per hour for working additional hours.

Schedule

• 2nd Shift.
• Sunday - Saturday.
• Scheduled 4 days a week.
• Work 2 out of the 3 days to get the additional overtime.
• Hours: 4:45 pm - 3:15 am.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K.
• Paid Time Off.
• Highly valued stock at 15% employee discount.
• Employee discounts that save you money on various items.
• Safety gear provided.
• Caring leadership prioritizing safety – every shift, every role.
• Focus on continuous improvement designed for success.

Location

• State/Province: IA.
• City: Cedar Rapids.
• Postal Code: 52404.

Category

• Warehousing.

Employment Type

• Regular-Full time.

Travel Requirements

• 0-10%.

Position Code

• 1000879.