Material Handler - night shift Sun-Wed 1800-0430

Ryder•Elwood, IL

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Ryder is hiring a Material Handler in Elwood, Illinois, to handle paper products in a warehouse. The role offers weekly pay at $23.00 per hour, plus $1.75 per hour in shift pay. The schedule is Sunday through Wednesday, 6:00 PM to 4:30 AM. The warehouse uses sit-down forklifts and a clamp truck. Ryder describes its facilities as clean, organized, and well-run, with an emphasis on providing a safe supply chain environment. This position is part of a team-oriented workplace and may require additional screening depending on the assignment.

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 and 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 at all organizational levels, including 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 a high level of accuracy, even 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.
Some assignments may require additional screening, such as employment and education verification, a motor vehicle records check, a road test, 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 such as 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, including 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.