Warehouse Associate-Conversion

Ryder • Port Deposit, MD

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Ryder is hiring a Warehouse Associate in Port Deposit, Maryland to support warehouse fulfillment and distribution of retail items. The role involves packaging, kitting, assembling, picking, and packing orders; loading and unloading trailers; scanning and processing materials; and maintaining a clean and secure work area. Associates use a computer and warehouse management system (WMS), and may operate powered industrial trucks and other warehouse equipment. The position offers on-the-job paid training and safety gear. The stated hourly pay is $20.00, paid weekly.

Requirements

• Six months of related warehouse experience required.
• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• One year or more of related warehouse experience preferred.
• Learn to operate powered industrial trucks, such as stand-up and sit-down forklifts, cherry pickers, and pallet jacks, and learn their maintenance, including changing batteries and recognizing common mechanical issues; intermediate proficiency required.
• Powered industrial truck certification.
• May be required to operate manual and/or automated warehouse or manufacturing equipment, such as a packaging line; intermediate proficiency preferred.
• Ability to read and perform basic mathematics in English for safety, work instructions, and policies.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds unassisted.
• Ability to input data into the WMS computer system(s) in use.
• Work overtime as assigned.
• Ability to create and maintain professional relationships across organizational levels, including peers, work groups, customers, and supervisors.
• Ability to work independently and as a member of a team.
• Flexibility and self-motivation to excel in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to multitask; highly organized with excellent time-management skills.
• Detail-oriented with excellent follow-up practices.
• Some positions may require additional screening, such as employment and education verification, motor vehicle records checks, a road test, or customer badging or background requirements.

Nice To Haves

• One year or more of related warehouse experience.
• Intermediate proficiency operating manual and/or automated warehouse or manufacturing equipment, such as a packaging line.

Responsibilities

• Package, kit, and/or assemble orders and materials.
• Load and unload inbound and outbound trailers, ensuring scanning is completed correctly.
• Help train dock employees on new procedures.
• Ensure the facility is secure at the end of the shift; investigate and resolve scanning issues and housekeeping matters.
• Perform picking and packing duties.
• Check for evidence of product or container damage.
• Perform assigned tasks according to location policies and procedures, including handling materials within associated logical transactions.
• Perform material moves with associated physical and logical transactions as required.
• Participate in workgroup and other team activities to improve individual performance, warehouse operations, and related business functions.
• Perform housekeeping duties for the assigned area.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision benefits start at 30 days.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Paid time off.
• Employee stock discount of 15%.
• Employee discounts on tools, cars, hotels, electronics and appliances, cell phones, travel, and more.
• On-the-job paid training.
• Safety gear provided.

What This Job Offers

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