Forklift Material Operator

Ryder • Morris, IL

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Ryder is hiring a Stand Up Forklift Operator in Morris, Illinois, to support warehouse and distribution operations handling food products. The Material Handler I performs warehouse functions that may include loading, picking, packing, shipping, receiving, forklift operation, and cycle counting. The role also includes accurate product picking and packing, auditing, tote induction, staging, truck loading and unloading, and handling warehouse paperwork. The position provides technical and maintenance support for aspects of the automated packing system during core production shift hours.

The schedule is Monday and Tuesday and Friday and Saturday, 5:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (D2). Pay is $21.75 per hour, paid weekly. Ryder describes its facilities as clean, organized, and focused on safety. Safety gear is provided, and paid training is available.

Requirements

• Valid certified Forklift Operator's License.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as a member of a team.
• Ability to work within a diverse work environment and maintain professional relationships across organizational levels, including peers, work groups, customers, and supervisors.
• Thoroughness and dependability.
• Punctuality and a good attendance record.
• Ability to perform work independently with minimal supervision.
• A high degree of initiative.
• Ability to maintain accuracy under pressure.
• Ability to lift and/or push or pull up to 35 pounds.
• Ability to stand for long periods of time.
• Ability to work using health and safety methods.
• Must be available to work a flexible schedule on various work shifts.
• Detail orientation and excellent follow-up practices.
• Some positions may require additional screening, potentially including employment and education verification, motor vehicle records checks and a road test, and/or customer badging or background requirements.

Nice To Haves

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• One or more years of related warehouse and/or powered industrial truck experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform warehouse functions, including loading, picking, packing, shipping, receiving, forklift operation, and cycle counting as needed.
• Perform duties within the performance measurement guidelines of the contract.
• Accurately pick and pack, audit, induct totes, stage products, and load and unload trucks.
• Handle day-to-day warehouse paperwork, such as picking sheets, returns, and bills of lading.
• Provide technical and maintenance support for aspects of the automated packing system during core production shift hours.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision benefits, and 401(k) available starting at 30 days.
• Paid time off accrual starting in the first month, with up to 80 hours accrued in the first year.
• 401(k) company match.
• Employee stock discount of 15%.
• Employee discounts on tools, cars, hotels, electronics and appliances, cell phones, travel, and more.
• Paid training and support for career development.
• Safety gear provided.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED