Forklift Operator Warehouse 1st Shift

Ryder • Wilmington, IL

6d • Onsite

About The Position

Ryder is hiring a Material Handler for a warehouse in Wilmington, Illinois. The role supports warehouse fulfillment and distribution of food products in a clean, organized facility focused on safety. The schedule is Sunday through Tuesday, 5:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., and Wednesday, 5:00 a.m. to 10:45 a.m. Pay is weekly at a base rate of $21.00 per hour, with a 3% increase after one year. The position uses electric sit-down forklifts, reach trucks, and RF scanners. Safety gear is provided, and the role includes paid training and support for career development.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• One year or more of related warehouse and/or powered industrial truck experience preferred.
• Valid forklift operator's license and certification.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team, including in a diverse work environment.
• Ability to establish and maintain professional relationships with peers, work groups, customers, and supervisors.
• Thoroughness and dependability.
• Punctuality and a good attendance record.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• A high degree of initiative.
• Ability to maintain a high level of accuracy under pressure.
• Ability to lift and/or push or pull up to 35 pounds.
• Ability to stand for long periods.
• Ability to work using health and safety methods.
• Availability to work a flexible schedule on various work shifts.
• Attention to detail and excellent follow-up practices.
• Some positions may require additional screening, 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.
• One year or more of related warehouse and/or powered industrial truck experience.

Responsibilities

• Perform warehouse functions, which may include loading, picking, packing, shipping, receiving, forklift operation, and cycle counting.
• 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, including picking sheets, returns, and bills of lading.
• Provide technical and maintenance support for aspects of the automated packing system during the core production shift.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

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

What This Job Offers

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