Warehouse Associate 1st Shift

Ryder • Franklin, IN

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Ryder is hiring a Warehouse Associate in Franklin, Indiana, to support warehouse fulfillment and distribution operations. The position handles HVAC products in a clean, organized facility focused on safety. Work includes picking, packing, assembling and moving materials, loading and unloading trailers, scanning items, and maintaining the assigned work area. The role uses a computer and RF scanner and may involve operating powered industrial trucks and other warehouse or manufacturing equipment.

This is a first-shift position scheduled Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Pay is $18.00 per hour, with overtime paid at $27.00 per hour. The posting states that overtime may be assigned. Ryder offers weekly pay, paid training, benefits, paid time off beginning at 30 days, a company 401(k) match, an employee stock purchase opportunity, discounts, and provided safety gear.

Requirements

• Six months of related warehouse experience required.
• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Powered industrial truck certification.
• Learn to operate powered industrial trucks, including stand-up and sit-down forklifts, cherry pickers, and pallet jacks, and learn to maintain them and recognize common mechanical issues; intermediate proficiency required.
• May be required to operate manual and/or automated warehouse or manufacturing equipment, such as a packaging line; intermediate proficiency preferred.
• 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 systems in use.
• Ability to work overtime as assigned.
• Ability to create and maintain professional relationships at all levels of the organization, including peers, work groups, customers, and supervisors.
• Ability to work independently and as a team member.
• Flexibility and self-drive to excel in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to multitask; highly organized with excellent time-management skills.
• Detail-oriented with excellent follow-up practices.
• Some positions may require additional screening, which may include employment and education verification, motor vehicle records checks and a road test, and/or customer badging or background requirements.

Nice To Haves

• One year or more of related warehouse experience preferred.
• Intermediate experience operating 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 scanning is completed correctly; investigate and resolve scanning issues.
• Help train dock employees on new procedures.
• Ensure the facility is secure at the end of the shift.
• 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
• Paid training and support for career advancement
• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off beginning at 30 days
• Employee stock purchase opportunity at 15%
• Employee discounts on tools, cars, hotels, electronics and appliances, cell phones, travel, and more
• Safety gear provided

What This Job Offers

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