Warehouse Support Associate 1st Shift

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

Pay

$19.25 per hour

Schedule

• Sunday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday
• 1st Shift 6:00am-2:30pm

Benefits

• Paid weekly
• Paid training and support to advance your career
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage starting at 30 days
• 401(k) with company match
• Company stock discount (15% employee discount)
• Paid time off (PTO) accrual starting month 1, up to 80 hours in the first year
• Employee discounts on tools, cars, hotels, electronics/appliances, cell phones, travel, and more
• Safety gear provided

About the Role

• Work in clean, organized, and well-run facilities focused on safety
• Handle products such as boxes, home goods, and clothing items
• Use equipment including manual pallet jacks and powered industrial trucks (e.g., stand-up/sit-down forklifts, cherry pickers, pallet jacks)
• Support distribution operations across the U.S.
• Team-first culture with a focus on respect, including many military reservists and veterans

Responsibilities

• Package, kit, and/or assemble orders and materials
• Load and unload inbound/outbound trailers
• Ensure all scanning is completed correctly
• Train dock employees on new procedures
• Ensure facility is secure at end of shift; investigate/resolve scanning issues and housekeeping
• Perform picking and packing duties
• Check for evidence of product or container damage
• Perform material moves with associated physical/logical transactions as required
• Participate in workgroup and team activities for self-improvement and operational efficiency
• Perform housekeeping duties for assigned area
• Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred
• Six months of related warehouse experience required; one year or more preferred
• Learn to operate powered industrial trucks (e.g., stand-up/sit-down forklifts, cherry pickers, pallet jacks), including operation and maintenance (e.g., changing batteries, recognizing mechanical issues)
• May be required to operate manual or automated warehouse/manufacturing equipment (e.g., packaging line)
• Powered industrial truck certification (intermediate level required, preferred for advanced roles)
• Ability to read and perform basic mathematics in English for safety, work instructions, and policies
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds unassisted
• Ability to input data into WMS (Warehouse Management System) computer systems
• Willingness to work overtime as assigned
• Ability to build and maintain professional relationships at all levels of the organization
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Flexibility to operate in a fast-paced environment and self-driven to excel
• Highly organized with excellent time management skills
• Detail-oriented with strong follow-up practices

Note: Some positions may require additional screening, including employment/education verification, motor vehicle records check, road test, badging, or background requirements based on customer assignment.