Material Handler

Ryder•Owensboro, KY

12d•Onsite

About The Position

Ryder is hiring a temp-to-perm Warehouse Material Handler in Owensboro, Kentucky. The role supports warehouse and distribution operations handling paper goods and uses sit-down forklifts and other warehouse equipment. Pay is $16.00 per hour, paid weekly. The rotating schedule runs from 5:30 AM to 5:30 PM, with three workdays one week and four the next. The position involves warehouse fulfillment tasks, including picking, packing, shipping, receiving, loading and unloading, and forklift operation. The Material Handler also handles warehouse paperwork and supports aspects of the automated packing system during the core production shift. Work is performed according to contract performance guidelines and health and safety methods.

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 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.
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.
Attention to detail 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, 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.