Team Lead - Inbound

Ryder • Port Deposit, MD

5d • Onsite

About The Position

Ryder is hiring a Warehouse Team Lead in Port Deposit, Maryland, to support warehouse operations handling retail items. The role includes leading daily team activities, promoting continuous improvement and workplace safety, and performing warehouse functions such as loading, picking, packing, shipping, receiving, forklift operation, and cycle counting. The position uses a computer and WMS system and may involve operating industrial equipment such as forklifts and high-reach cherry pickers.

The schedule alternates weekly between Wednesday–Saturday, 6:00 a.m.–5:45 p.m., and Thursday–Saturday, 6:00 a.m.–5:45 p.m. Pay is $23.50 per hour, with overtime pay of $35.25 per hour. Warehouse positions are paid weekly. Ryder provides on-the-job paid training and safety gear. Medical, dental, vision, and 401(k) benefits are available starting at 30 days, along with paid time off, a company 401(k) match, a 15% employee stock discount, and other employee discounts.

Requirements

• Advanced knowledge of or experience with an RF scanner is required.
• Valid certified forklift operator's license.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Effective leadership skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Ability to work independently and as a member of a team, with minimal supervision.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Proactively approach responsibilities.
• Maintain composure under pressure.
• Work using health and safety methods.

Nice To Haves

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• One or more years of powered industrial truck experience preferred.
• One or more years of previous Team Lead experience preferred.
• One or more years of Microsoft Office experience, including Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Word, preferred.
• One or more years of previous warehouse experience preferred.
• Bilingual ability for Québec locations only.

Responsibilities

• Lead and ensure continuous improvement efforts for optimal operational efficiency.
• Perform warehouse functions, which may include loading, picking, packing, shipping, receiving, forklift operation, and cycle counting.
• Allocate resources and organize and distribute daily work duties to ensure optimal shift and team logistics.
• Inspire and guide team members toward improved key performance indicators using appropriate leadership styles and methods.
• Assist with employee orientation and provide employees with the information, technology, and tools needed to perform their jobs.
• Help promote health and safety practices within the warehouse.
• Handle day-to-day warehouse paperwork, such as picking sheets, returns, and bills of lading.
• Complete and submit daily reports and propose action plans to improve operational effectiveness and service levels.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• On-the-job paid training
• Medical, dental, and vision benefits starting at 30 days
• 401(k) starting at 30 days
• Paid time off
• Company 401(k) 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: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED