Material Handler Warehouse Forklift

Ryder • Morris, IL

7d • Onsite

About The Position

Ryder is hiring a Stand Up Forklift Operator in Morris, Illinois. The role supports warehouse distribution and handles food products in a clean, organized facility focused on safety. Equipment used includes a stand-up forklift. The schedule is Monday, Tuesday, Friday, and Saturday, 5:30 p.m. to 3:30 a.m. (N2 shift). Pay is $21.75 per hour, with an additional $2.00 per hour when assigned to the N2 shift, and is paid weekly. The position includes warehouse fulfillment duties and may involve loading, picking, packing, shipping, receiving, forklift operation, and cycle counting.

Ryder describes a team-first culture built on respect, safety, and continuous improvement. Training and support are provided, and safety gear is supplied. Some positions may require additional screening, such as employment and education verification, motor vehicle records checks and 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 a member of a team.
• Ability to work as a team player in a diverse work environment.
• Ability to create and maintain professional relationships across all levels of the organization, including peers, work groups, customers, and supervisors.
• Must be thorough and dependable, punctual, and have a good attendance record.
• Ability to perform work independently with minimal supervision and demonstrate initiative.
• Ability to maintain a high level of accuracy, including 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.
• Must be available 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, 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 benefits.
• 401(k) with company match.
• PTO accrual beginning in the first month, with up to 80 hours accrued in the first year.
• Employee stock purchase offering at a 15% discount.
• 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
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED