Forklift Operator Warehouse
About The Position
Ryder is hiring a Material Handler in Rochelle, Illinois — offering weekly pay, excellent benefits, and a career you can feel good about. Warehouse Forklift Operator Positions Pay Weekly Hourly Pay: $20.50 per hour Additional Pay: $0.75 per hour for nights worked Schedule: Second Shift, Monday to Friday from 5:30 pm - 4:00 am with one day off through the week and weekends off unless mandated. Ryder Warehouse Associates work in clean, organized, and well-run facilities to provide the safest supply chain environment. Products Being Handled: Dry, shelf-stable foods such as canned cheese, broths, granola, etc. Equipment: Electric Pallet Jacks and Sit Down Forklifts. Various warehouse fulfillment specialist roles at Ryder support distribution across the US. We have all benefits other Warehouse Distribution Facilities offer WITHOUT the WAIT! Paid Training and support to take your next step. Start at 30 Days Earn PTO starting Month 1. Up to 80 hours accrued in 1st year. Caring Leadership prioritizing safety – every shift, every role. Focus on continuous improvement designed for success. At Ryder, you will be part of a team-first culture built on respect when joining a community of proud women and men in Supply Chain, including many Military Reservists and Veterans.
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 function, 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 of 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
- Performing duties within performance measurement guidelines of the contract
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Weekly pay
- Excellent benefits
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- 401 K
- PTO
- 401 K company match
- HIGH VALUED Stock at 15 %
- Employee Discount
- Employee Discounts that save you money on Tools, Cars, Hotels, Electronics/Appliances, Cell Phones, Travel, and much more
- Safety Gear PROVIDED
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
