Material Handler Warehouse Forklift

Ryder • Morris, IL

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Ryder is hiring a Stand Up Forklift Operator for its warehouse in Morris, Illinois. The role supports warehouse fulfillment and distribution, handling food products with a stand-up forklift. The facility is described as clean, organized, and well-run, with an emphasis on maintaining a safe supply chain environment. The position pays $21.75 per hour weekly, with an additional $2.00 per hour when assigned to the N2 shift. The listed N2 schedule is Monday-Tuesday and Friday-Saturday, 5:30 p.m. to 3:30 a.m.

Warehouse duties may include loading, picking, packing, shipping, receiving, forklift operation, and cycle counting. The operator is responsible for accurate product handling and related warehouse paperwork, and may provide technical and maintenance support for aspects of the automated packing system during core production hours. Ryder describes paid training, safety gear, safety-focused leadership, and opportunities to advance.

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 certified.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as a team member.
• Ability to work within a diverse work environment and maintain professional relationships at all organizational levels.
• Highly thorough and dependable.
• 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.
• 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, such as employment and education verification, motor vehicle records check and road test, 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 core production hours.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Weekly pay.
• Paid training and support for career advancement.
• Medical, dental, and vision benefits, and 401(k), starting at 30 days.
• PTO accrual starting in the first month, with up to 80 hours accrued in the first year.
• 401(k) company match.
• Employee stock discount of 15%.
• Employee discounts on tools, cars, hotels, electronics and appliances, cell phones, travel, and other items.
• Safety gear provided.

What This Job Offers

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