Forklift Operator

Ryder • Minooka, IL

5d • Onsite

About The Position

Ryder is hiring a Forklift Operator in Minooka, Illinois, to support warehouse distribution of consumer packaged goods. The role involves operating standup high-reach forklifts and other industrial powered equipment, along with general warehouse fulfillment tasks. Ryder describes its facilities as clean, organized, and focused on providing a safe supply chain environment. The position pays weekly at $21.63 per hour, plus $1.00 additional pay per hour, and follows a Sunday-through-Thursday schedule from 10:00 PM to 6:00 AM. Paid training and safety gear are provided. Some positions may require additional screening, such as employment and education verification, motor vehicle records checks, a road test, or customer badging or background requirements.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• One or more years of related warehouse and/or powered industrial truck experience preferred.
• Valid forklift operator's license/certification.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team, including within a diverse work environment.
• Ability to maintain professional relationships with peers, work groups, customers, and supervisors at all organizational levels.
• Thoroughness and dependability; punctuality and a good attendance record.
• Ability to perform work independently with minimal supervision and demonstrate 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 of time.
• 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.
• One or more years of related warehouse and/or powered industrial truck experience.

Responsibilities

• Perform warehouse functions that 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 different aspects of the automated packing system during core production shift hours.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

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

What This Job Offers

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