Warehouse Support Associate

About the role

We are hiring a Permanent Full-Time Warehouse Associate to support our facility at Ryder in Etna, Ohio. This role involves working in a safe supply chain environment with state-of-the-art equipment, handling consumer goods, and operating powered industrial equipment such as stand-up and sit-down forklifts, cherry pickers, and pallet jacks.

Pay

Hourly Pay: $17.00

Benefits

• Paid weekly
• On-the-job paid training
• Medical, dental, and vision benefits starting at 30 days
• 401K with company match
• High-valued stock at a 15% employee discount
• Employee discounts on tools, cars, hotels, electronics/appliances, cell phones, travel, and more
• Safety gear provided
• Earn PTO starting month 1, up to 80 hours accrued in the first year

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred
• Six months of related warehouse experience required; one year or more preferred
• Learn to operate powered industrial truck(s), such as stand-up and sit-down forklifts, cherry pickers, pallet jacks, etc., including operation and maintenance (e.g., change battery, recognize common mechanical issues)
• May be required to operate manual and/or automated warehouse/manufacturing equipment (e.g., packaging line)
• 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 system(s)
• Willingness to work overtime as assigned
• Ability to create and maintain professional relationships within all levels of the organization
• Ability to work independently and as a team member
• Flexibility to operate in a fast-paced environment and self-driven to excel
• 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.

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