Material Handler 1

Ryder • Gainesville, FL

6d • Onsite

About The Position

Ryder is hiring a Material Handler 1 for warehouse work in Gainesville, Florida. The role supports distribution operations in a clean, organized facility and involves handling inbound products such as bolts, cables, reels, wires, and anchors. The schedule is first shift, 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., and the listed hourly pay is $17.39, paid weekly.

The position may involve loading, picking, packing, shipping, receiving, forklift operation, cycle counting, paperwork, and supporting an automated packing system. The role requires work indoors and outdoors, use of warehouse and office systems, and travel within the area for approximately 25–50% of the day. Ryder describes its workplace as team-oriented and focused on safety and continuous improvement.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent; the posting also identifies this qualification as preferred.
• One or more years of related warehouse and/or powered industrial truck experience preferred.
• Valid forklift operator certification/license.
• Clean driving record, personal vehicle, and ability to travel within the area approximately 25–50% of the day.
• Strong technical aptitude, including use of Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, scanners, and a warehouse management system to enter orders.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a diverse work environment.
• Ability to build and maintain professional relationships with people at all organizational levels, including peers, work groups, customers, and supervisors.
• Thoroughness, dependability, punctuality, and a good attendance record.
• Initiative and ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Ability to maintain a high level of accuracy under pressure and follow up on details.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds unassisted; another section specifies lifting and/or pushing/pulling up to 35 pounds.
• Ability to stand for long periods and work using health and safety methods.
• Availability to work a flexible schedule across various work shifts.
• Some assignments may require employment and education verification, a motor vehicle records check and road test, and/or customer badging or background requirements.

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 contract’s performance measurement guidelines.
• 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 core production shift hours.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Weekly pay.
• Medical, dental, and vision benefits, and other benefits, starting at 30 days.
• Paid time off.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Employee stock discount of 15%.
• Employee discounts on tools, cars, hotels, electronics and appliances, cell phones, travel, and other items.
• Paid training and support for career advancement.
• Safety gear provided.

What This Job Offers

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