Warehouse Associate

Ryder • Edison, NJ

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Ryder is immediately hiring a Permanent Full Time Warehouse Associate to support their facility in Edison, NJ. The starting pay is $16.50/hr plus benefits. The role involves handling frozen and perishable foods and requires the ability to learn and operate powered industrial equipment such as stand-up and sit-down forklifts, cherry pickers, and pallet jacks. Ryder emphasizes a safe supply chain environment with state-of-the-art equipment and offers benefits including paid training, medical, dental, vision, and 401K starting at 30 days of employment, along with a 401K company match, employee stock discounts, and other employee discounts. Safety gear is provided, and safety is a top priority. The company encourages women, minorities, disabled individuals, and veterans to apply.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred
• Six months of related warehouse experience required
• Learn to operate powered industrial truck(s), such as: stand-up and sit-down forklifts, cherry pickers, pallet jacks, etc., including how to operate and maintain (change battery, recognize common mechanical issues) intermediate required
• Powered industrial truck certification
• Ability to read, do basic mathematics in English for the purpose of safety, work instructions, policies, etc
• 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 within all levels of the organization (peers, work groups, customers, supervisors)
• Ability to work independently and as member of a team
• Flexibility to operate and self-driven to excel in a fast-paced environment
• Capable of multi-tasking, highly organized with excellent time management skills
• Detail oriented with excellent follow-up practices

Nice To Haves

• One (1) year or more related warehouse experience preferred
• May be required to operate manual and/or automated other warehouse/manufacturing equipment (such as a packaging line) intermediate preferred

Responsibilities

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

Benefits

• Get paid weekly!
• Starting pay $16.50/hr plus benefits!
• On the Job Paid Training
• Medical, Dental, Vision, 401 K etc. Start at 30 Days
• Paid Time Off
• 401 K offers a company match
• HIGH VALUED Stock at 15 % Employee Discount
• Employee Discounts that save you money on Tools, Cars, Hotels, Electronics/Appliances, Cell Phones, Travel, and much more
• Safety Gear PROVIDED

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees