Material Handler

Ryder • Seward Township, IL

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Ryder is hiring a Material Handler in Minooka, Illinois, to support warehouse fulfillment and distribution of consumer packaged goods. The role involves warehouse operations such as picking, packing, shipping, receiving, forklift operation, cycle counting, staging products, and loading and unloading trucks. The employee may also provide technical and maintenance support for aspects of an automated packing system during the core production shift and handle routine warehouse paperwork.

The position pays $22.63 per hour, with an additional $1.00 per hour shift differential. The schedule is Friday through Monday, 12:00 PM to 10:00 PM. Ryder describes the workplace as a safe supply chain environment with state-of-the-art equipment and provides on-the-job paid training and safety gear. Employment is subject to any additional screening required for the assigned position or customer.

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, with minimal supervision.
• Ability to work in a diverse environment and maintain professional relationships across organizational levels.
• Thoroughness, dependability, punctuality, and a good attendance record.
• Initiative and 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.
• Some positions may require additional screening, which may include employment and education verification, motor vehicle records checks and a 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, which 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 the core production shift.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Weekly pay.
• On-the-job paid training.
• 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 more.
• Safety gear provided.

What This Job Offers

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