Forklift Operator Material Handler

Ryder•Cedar Rapids, IA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Ryder is hiring Material Handlers in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, offering weekly pay, excellent benefits, and a career you can feel good about. This role supports distribution across the US. We are looking for the right Warehouse Associate to join us at Ryder and work in the Safest Supply Chain Environment with State of the Art Equipment. Products being handled include Food Products, and the primary equipment used is a Sit-Down Forklift. We offer all benefits other Warehouse Distribution Facilities offer WITHOUT the WAIT! Warehouse Positions Pay Each Week. On the Job Paid Training is provided. Benefits include Medical, Dental, Vision, 401 K, and more. Earn PTO starting Month 1, up to 80 hours accrued in the first year. The 401 K offers a company match. Employees receive HIGH VALUED Stock at 15% Employee Discount, with discounts on Tools, Cars, Hotels, Electronics/Appliances, Cell Phones, Travel, and much more. Safety Gear is PROVIDED, as safety is always the first priority, utilizing State of the Art Equipment and Caring Leadership. Your drive. Your career. Start driving your future with Ryder today. We want YOU to join our family made up of Proud Women and Men in Supply Chain who work alongside the many Military Reserve and Veterans we hire every day.

Requirements

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.
Ability to work independently and as a member of a team.
Ability to be a team player and able to work within a diverse work environment.
Ability to create and maintain professional relationships within all levels of the organization (peers, work groups, customers, supervisors).
Able to work within a diverse work environment.
Highly thorough and dependable.
Must be punctual and have a good attendance record.
Performs work independently with minimal supervision.
Possesses a high degree of initiative.
Demonstrates a high level of accuracy, even under pressure.
Ability to lift and/or push/pull up to 35 lbs.
Ability to stand for long periods of time.
Ability to work using health and safety methods.
Must be available to work on a flexible schedule on the various work shifts.
Detail oriented with excellent follow-up practices.
Some positions require additional screening that may include employment and education verification; motor vehicle records check and a road test; and/or badging or background requirements of the customer to which you are assigned.

Responsibilities

Perform warehouse functions, which may include loading, picking, packing, shipping, receiving, forklift operation, and cycle counting.
Performing duties within performance measurement guidelines of the contract.
Responsible for the accurate picking and packing, auditing, tote induction, staging of products and loading and unloading of trucks.
Responsible for dealing with day-to-day paperwork in a warehouse environment (i.e. picking sheets, returns, bills of lading, etc.).
Provide technical and maintenance support for different aspects related to the automated packing system during the core shift hour of production.
Performs other duties as assigned.