Forklift Operator Material Handler

Ryder • Pleasant Prairie, WI

5d • Onsite

About The Position

Ryder is hiring a Material Handler in Pleasant Prairie, Wisconsin, to support warehouse fulfillment and distribution of medical supplies. The role involves warehouse operations such as picking, packing, shipping, receiving, loading and unloading, forklift operation, and cycle counting. The position uses a stand-up forklift and includes handling warehouse paperwork and supporting an automated packing system during production hours. Ryder describes its facilities as clean, organized, and focused on safety and continuous improvement.

The position pays $21.50 per hour, with overtime paid at $32.25 per hour, and wages are paid weekly. The listed schedule is first shift, Sunday through Tuesday from 4:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., plus a six-hour Wednesday shift that rotates between 4:00 a.m.–10:00 a.m. and 10:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m. Ryder offers paid training, benefits, and opportunities for career development.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• One or more years of related warehouse and/or powered industrial truck experience preferred.
• Valid, certified Forklift Operator's License.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team, including within a diverse work environment.
• Ability to create and maintain professional relationships with peers, work groups, customers, and supervisors.
• Thoroughness, dependability, punctuality, and a good attendance record.
• Ability to 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.
• Ability to work using health and safety methods.
• Availability to work a flexible schedule across various work shifts.
• Detail orientation and 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 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 advancement.
• Medical, dental, and vision benefits.
• 401(k) with company match.
• PTO beginning 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 more.
• Safety gear provided.

What This Job Offers

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