Warehouse Associate

Ryder • ELKRIDGE, MD

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Ryder is hiring a permanent, full-time Warehouse Associate to support its facility in Elkridge, Maryland. The role handles furniture and supports warehouse fulfillment and distribution operations. Pay is $20.00 per hour, paid weekly. The position uses powered warehouse equipment and includes on-the-job paid training. Safety is a priority, and safety gear is provided. Applicants may be subject to additional screening, which can include employment and education verification, a motor vehicle records check and road test, and customer-specific badging or background requirements.

Requirements

• Six months of related warehouse experience required.
• Learn to operate and maintain powered industrial trucks, including stand-up and sit-down forklifts, cherry pickers, and pallet jacks; maintenance tasks include changing batteries and recognizing common mechanical issues.
• Powered industrial truck certification.
• 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 warehouse management system (WMS) in use.
• Ability to work overtime as assigned.
• Ability to create and maintain professional relationships across all 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.

Nice To Haves

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• One year or more of related warehouse experience preferred.
• Intermediate ability to operate 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 and ensure 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 and check for evidence of product or container damage.
• Perform assigned tasks according to location policies, procedures, and standards, including handling materials within associated logical transactions.
• Perform material moves and associated physical and logical transactions as required.
• Participate in workgroup and other team activities to support self-improvement and improve warehouse operations and related business functions.
• Perform housekeeping duties in the assigned area.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision benefits starting 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.
• Safety gear provided.
• On-the-job paid training.

What This Job Offers

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