Warehouse Operator Forklift

About the role

Ryder is hiring a Material Handler in Dekalb, Illinois. This position offers weekly pay, excellent benefits, and a career path you can feel good about. The role involves handling materials, operating forklifts, and performing various warehouse tasks.

Responsibilities

• Perform warehouse functions such as loading, picking, packing, shipping, receiving, forklift operation, and cycle counting
• Auditing, staging products, and loading/unloading trucks
• Dealing with daily paperwork in a warehouse environment (picking sheets, returns, bills of lading, etc.)
• 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 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 flexible schedules on various shifts
• The ability to perform duties within performance measurement guidelines

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 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 flexible schedules on various shifts
• The ability to perform duties within performance measurement guidelines

Skills

• Detail-oriented with excellent follow-up practices
• High degree of accuracy, even under pressure
• High degree of initiative
• Professional relationships within all levels of the organization (peers, work groups, customers, supervisors)

Benefits

• Paid training and support
• Medical, Dental, Vision coverage
• 401K with company match
• Employee discount program
• High valued stock options
• Employee discounts on tools, cars, hotels, electronics/appliances, cell phones, travel, and much more
• Safety gear provided
• Caregiving leadership prioritizing safety
• Continuous improvement designed for success

Pay

• Weekly Pay: $20.30 per hour
• Overtime Pay: $30.45 per hour
• Additional Pay: $2.00 per hour added when assigned to E shift

Schedule

• E Shift: Monday through Friday from 5:15 PM to 1:45 AM