Forklift Operator 1st Shift

Ryder • Joliet, IL

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Ryder is hiring a Stand Up Forklift Operator in Joliet, Illinois. The role supports warehouse fulfillment and distribution operations handling chips and salty snack foods. The operator works in a clean, organized facility and uses stand-up forklifts and reach trucks, including Raymond and Yale equipment. The position pays $21.00 per hour, with weekly pay, and offers paid training and benefits. The schedule is Monday through Thursday and Saturday, 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

Requirements

• Valid forklift operator license and certification.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as a member of a team, with minimal supervision.
• Ability to work within a diverse work environment and maintain professional relationships across organizational levels.
• Thoroughness, dependability, punctuality, and a good attendance record.
• High degree of initiative and accuracy, including 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.
• Detail-oriented with excellent follow-up practices.

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, 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.
• Medical, dental, and vision benefits starting at 30 days.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Paid time off 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.
• Paid training and support for career advancement.
• Safety gear provided.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed