Forklift Material Handler Warehouse

Ryder • Pleasant Prairie, WI

10d • 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 in a clean, organized facility, with a focus on safety, accuracy, and performance within contract guidelines. Equipment used includes stand-up forklifts. The position pays $21.50 per hour, with an additional $1.00 per hour for second shift and a $0.75 per hour pay increase after six months. Pay is weekly. The listed schedule is Sunday through Wednesday, 4:00 p.m. to 4:00 a.m., with Wednesday described as a half day.

The role includes paid training and support for career development. Ryder describes a team-first culture emphasizing respect, safety, and continuous improvement. Some positions may require additional screening, such as employment and education verification, motor vehicle records checks and road tests, or customer-specific badging and 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 with 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 accuracy 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 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, 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 core production shift hours.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Weekly pay.
• Paid training and support for career development.
• Medical, dental, and vision benefits, and other benefits, starting at 30 days.
• PTO accrual starting in the first month, with up to 80 hours accrued in the first year.
• 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