Material Handler - Days

Ryder • Elwood, IL

6d • Onsite

About The Position

Ryder is hiring a Material Handler in Elwood, Illinois. The position involves warehouse fulfillment and handling paper products in a clean, organized facility designed to provide a safe supply chain environment. Equipment used includes sit-down forklifts and a clamp truck. The schedule is Sunday through Wednesday, 6:00 AM to 4:30 PM, and the hourly pay is $23.00, paid weekly. Ryder offers paid training and support for career development, safety gear, and a team-first culture focused on respect, safety, and continuous improvement.

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 build 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.
• 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.
• Ability to work using health and safety methods.
• Must be available to work a flexible schedule on various work shifts.
• Detail-oriented with excellent follow-up practices.
• Some positions may require additional screening, including employment and education verification, motor vehicle records check and 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 that 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 core production shift hours.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Weekly pay.
• Paid training and support for career advancement.
• Medical, dental, and vision benefits starting at 30 days.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Paid time off.
• 15% employee discount on company stock.
• 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