Warehouse Material Handler I

Immediately hiring a Permanent Full Time Warehouse Material Handler to support our facility in Lafayette, Indiana.

About the role

We want the right Warehouse Associate to join us at Ryder and work in the safest supply chain environment with state-of-the-art equipment. Products handled include frozen and perishable foods.

Equipment used: powered industrial equipment such as stand-up and sit-down forklifts, cherry pickers, pallet jacks, and more.

Pay

$18.00 an hour with a $0.50 shift differential.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage starting at 30 days
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off
• Highly valued stock at 15% employee discount
• Employee discounts on tools, cars, hotels, electronics/appliances, cell phones, travel, and more
• Safety gear provided
• On-the-job paid training
• Weekly pay

Requirements

• 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 create and maintain 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
• Must be punctual and have a good attendance record
• Performs work independently with minimal supervision
• 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 stand for long periods of time
• Must be available to work on a flexible schedule across various shifts
• Detail-oriented with excellent follow-up practices

Some positions require additional screening, including employment and education verification, motor vehicle records check, road test, and/or badging or background requirements of the customer to which you are assigned.

Responsibilities

• Perform warehouse functions, which may include loading, picking, packing, shipping, receiving, forklift operation, and cycle counting
• Perform duties within performance measurement guidelines of the contract
• Accurately pick and pack, audit, induct totes, stage products, and load/unload trucks
• Handle day-to-day paperwork in a warehouse environment (e.g., picking sheets, returns, bills of lading)
• Provide technical and maintenance support for different aspects related to the automated packing system during core production hours
• Perform other duties as assigned