Warehouse Associate 1st Shift

Ryder•Pataskala, OH

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Ryder is hiring temp-to-hire Warehouse Associates in Etna, Ohio, to support warehouse fulfillment and retail-item distribution. The role 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. Associates work in clean, organized facilities focused on safety and use an RF scanner. On-the-job paid training and safety gear are provided. The position may involve additional screening, such as employment and education verification, motor vehicle records checks and a road test, or customer badging and background requirements.

Requirements

Six months of related warehouse experience required.
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 WMS computer system(s) in use.
Ability to work overtime as assigned.
Ability to create and maintain professional relationships with people at all levels of the organization, including peers, work groups, customers, and supervisors.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Flexibility and self-direction to excel in a fast-paced environment.
Ability to multitask; strong organization and time-management skills.
Attention to detail and strong follow-up practices.
Intermediate ability to learn to operate and maintain powered industrial trucks, including stand-up and sit-down forklifts, cherry pickers, and pallet jacks; maintenance includes changing batteries and recognizing common mechanical issues.

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, may be required.

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 concerns.
Perform picking and packing duties and check for evidence of product or container damage.
Perform assigned tasks according to the location’s policies, procedures, and standards, including handling materials through associated logical transactions.
Perform material moves with associated physical and logical transactions as required.
Participate in workgroup and 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.