Warehouse Material Handler Hiring Immediately

About the role

Ryder is hiring full-time Warehouse Material Handlers and Forklift Operators in Dekalb, Illinois. These positions operate in temperature-controlled facilities and handle various products including candy.

Responsibilities

• Perform warehouse functions such as loading, picking, packing, shipping, receiving, forklift operation, and cycle counting
• Auditing, staging products, and loading/unloading trucks
• Handling paperwork in a warehouse environment (picking sheets, returns, bills of lading, etc.)
• Providing technical and maintenance support for automated packing systems
• Performing 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
• Professional relationships within all levels of the organization
• High degree of initiative and accuracy
• Ability to lift and/or push/pull up to 35 lbs and stand for long periods
• Flexible schedule to work various shifts

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
• Professional relationships within all levels of the organization (peers, work groups, customers, supervisors)
• Able to work within a diverse work environment
• Highly thorough and dependable
• Punctual and good attendance record
• Possesses a high degree of initiative
• Demonstrates a high level of accuracy, even under pressure
• Ability to lift and/or push/pull up to 35 lbs
• Ability to work using health and safety methods
• Available to work on a flexible schedule on the various work shifts
• Detail oriented with excellent follow-up practices

Benefits

• All benefits offered by other Warehouse Distribution Facilities
• No waiting period for benefits
• On-the-job paid training
• Medical, dental, vision, 401k plans
• Paid time off
• 401k with company match
• High-valued stock options
• Employee discounts 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

Pay

Hourly pay: $20.30 per hour

Schedule

Flexible schedule to accommodate various work shifts