Warehouse Associate 1st Shift

Ryder • Pataskala, OH

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Ryder is hiring temporary-to-hire Warehouse Associates in Etna, Ohio. The role supports warehouse fulfillment and distribution of retail items in a clean, organized facility, with safety as a priority. The position pays $17.50 per hour, with weekly pay, and is scheduled for first shift, Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. On-the-job paid training and safety gear are provided. Associates use an RF scanner and may handle powered industrial trucks and other warehouse or manufacturing equipment. Some assignments may require additional screening, such as employment and education verification, a motor vehicle records check, a road test, or customer badging and background requirements.

Requirements

• Six months of related warehouse experience required.
• Ability to learn to operate powered industrial trucks, such as stand-up and sit-down forklifts, cherry pickers, and pallet jacks, including basic operation and maintenance such as changing batteries and recognizing common mechanical issues.
• Powered industrial truck certification.
• Ability to read and perform basic mathematics in English for safety, work instructions, policies, and related tasks.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds unassisted.
• Ability to input data into the WMS computer system(s) in use.
• Ability to 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-direction 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.
• Ensure scanning is completed correctly.
• Help train dock employees on new procedures.
• Secure the facility at the end of the shift and investigate or 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 support self-improvement and improve warehouse operations and related business functions.
• Perform housekeeping duties in the assigned area.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Weekly pay.
• On-the-job paid training.
• Safety gear provided.
• State-of-the-art equipment and caring leadership.

What This Job Offers

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