Warehouse Associate

Ryder • Garden City, GA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Ryder is hiring a permanent, full-time Warehouse Associate to support its facility in Savannah, Georgia. The role handles apparel and supports warehouse fulfillment and distribution operations. The posted hourly pay is $16.00. Ryder describes the workplace as a safe supply-chain environment with state-of-the-art equipment and provides on-the-job paid training and safety gear. Warehouse positions are paid weekly. Benefits include medical, dental, and vision coverage, a 401(k) with company match, PTO accruing from the first month (up to 80 hours accrued in the first year), and an employee discount program. Some assignments may require additional screening, such as employment and education verification, motor vehicle records checks, a road test, or customer badging or background requirements.

Requirements

• Six months of related warehouse experience required.
• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Powered industrial truck certification.
• Intermediate ability to operate powered industrial trucks, such as stand-up and sit-down forklifts, cherry pickers, and pallet jacks, and to maintain them, including changing batteries and recognizing common mechanical issues.
• 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 peers, work groups, customers, and supervisors at all organizational levels.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Flexibility and self-drive to excel in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to multitask; strong organization and time-management skills.
• Attention to detail and excellent follow-up practices.

Nice To Haves

• 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, preferred.

Responsibilities

• Package, kit, and/or assemble orders and materials.
• Load and unload inbound and outbound trailers.
• Ensure all 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 concerns.
• 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 personal improvement and improve warehouse operations and related business functions.
• Perform housekeeping duties in the assigned area.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• PTO accruing from the first month, up to 80 hours accrued in the first year
• Employee discounts on tools, cars, hotels, electronics and appliances, cell phones, travel, and other items
• 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