Warehouse Associate

Ryder • Sumner, WA

5d • Onsite

About The Position

Ryder is hiring a permanent, full-time Warehouse Associate to support its facility in Sumner, Washington. The role handles mattresses and uses a laptop, along with warehouse equipment. Warehouse Associates perform order packaging, kitting and assembly; load and unload trailers; complete scanning and material transactions; and maintain a secure, orderly work area. The position pays $21.00 per hour and includes on-the-job paid training and provided safety gear. Overtime may be assigned.

Requirements

• Six months of related warehouse experience required.
• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• One year or more of related warehouse experience preferred.
• Intermediate ability to learn to operate powered industrial trucks, such as stand-up and sit-down forklifts, cherry pickers, and pallet jacks, and to operate and maintain them, including 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 WMS computer system(s) in use.
• Ability to work overtime as assigned.
• Ability to build and maintain professional relationships across organizational levels, including peers, work groups, customers, and supervisors.
• Ability to work independently and as a team member.
• Flexibility and self-direction 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.
• 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 all 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.
• 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 for the assigned area.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Weekly pay.
• On-the-job paid training.
• Medical, dental, and vision benefits, available starting at 30 days.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Paid time off beginning in the first month, with up to 80 hours accrued in the first year.
• Company stock offered at a 15% discount.
• Employee discounts on tools, cars, hotels, electronics and appliances, cell phones, travel, and other items.
• 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