Warehouse Support Associate 1st Shift

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

Pay

Hourly Pay $19.25 per hour

Schedule

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

Benefits

• Warehouse positions pay each week
• Paid training and support to take your next step
• Medical, dental, vision, and 401K benefits starting at 30 days
• Earn PTO starting month 1 — up to 80 hours accrued in the first year
• 401K with company match
• Highly valued stock at 15% employee discount
• Employee discounts on tools, cars, hotels, electronics/appliances, cell phones, travel, and more
• Safety gear provided
• Caring leadership prioritizing safety every shift, every role
• Focus on continuous improvement designed for success

About the role

Warehouse Associates work in clean, organized, and well-run facilities to provide the safest supply chain environment. Products handled include boxes, home goods, and clothing items. Equipment used includes manual pallet jacks and various warehouse fulfillment tools. Roles support distribution across the US.

Responsibilities

• Package, kit, and/or assemble orders and materials
• Load and unload inbound/outbound trailers
• Ensure all scanning is completed correctly
• Help 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 assigned tasks as described in location's policies and procedures, including handling materials within associated logical transactions
• Perform material moves with associated physical/logical transactions as required
• Participate in workgroup and team activities for self-improvement and improving warehouse operations
• 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 and sit-down forklifts, cherry pickers, pallet jacks), including operation and maintenance (e.g., changing battery, recognizing mechanical issues) — intermediate level required
• May be required to operate manual and/or automated warehouse/manufacturing equipment (e.g., packaging line) — intermediate level preferred
• Powered industrial truck certification
• 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 computer systems in use
• Ability to work overtime as assigned
• Ability to create and maintain professional relationships at all levels of the organization
• Ability to work independently and as a team member
• Flexibility to operate and self-driven to excel in a fast-paced environment
• Capable of multitasking, highly organized with excellent time management skills
• Detail-oriented with strong follow-up practices

Note: Some positions require additional screening, including employment and education verification, motor vehicle records check, road test, and/or customer-specific badging or background requirements.