Forklift Operator Warehouse 1st Shift

Ryder • Joliet, IL

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Ryder is hiring a Stand Up Forklift Operator for a warehouse in Joliet, Illinois. The role supports warehouse fulfillment and distribution operations in a clean, organized facility, handling chips and salty snack foods. The position uses stand-up forklifts and reach trucks, including Raymond and Yale forklifts. The schedule is Tuesday through Saturday, 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., with weekly pay of $21.00 per hour. The position includes warehouse duties such as loading, picking, packing, shipping, receiving, forklift operation, and cycle counting, as well as paperwork and support for an automated packing system.

Ryder describes its workplace as team-oriented and safety-focused, with an emphasis on continuous improvement. Benefits include paid weekly wages, paid training, medical, dental, and vision coverage, a 401(k) with company match, stock available at a 15% discount, employee discounts, provided safety gear, and PTO accruing from the first month, with up to 80 hours accrued in the first year.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• One or more years of related warehouse and/or powered industrial truck experience preferred.
• Valid, certified Forklift Operator's License.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as a member of a team, including in a diverse work environment.
• Ability to build 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 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.
• Availability to work a flexible schedule on various work shifts.
• Attention to detail and excellent follow-up practices.

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, such as 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 advancement.
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Stock available at a 15% discount.
• Employee discounts on tools, cars, hotels, electronics and appliances, cell phones, travel, and other items.
• Safety gear provided.
• PTO accruing starting in the first month, with up to 80 hours accrued in the first year.

What This Job Offers

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