Warehouse Associate

Ryder • Apopka, FL

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Ryder is hiring a Warehouse Associate in Apopka, Florida, to support warehouse fulfillment and distribution of consumer packaged goods. The role involves handling materials and orders in a safety-focused supply chain environment using equipment such as stand-up forklifts, electric pallet jacks, high-reach forklifts, and cherry pickers. The position pays $18.00 per hour, with weekly pay. On-the-job paid training and safety gear are provided.

Warehouse Associates package, kit, and assemble orders; load and unload trailers; perform picking and packing; complete scanning and material transactions; and help maintain a secure, clean facility. They may also help train dock employees on new procedures and participate in activities to improve warehouse operations.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Six months of related warehouse experience required.
• Powered industrial truck certification.
• Ability to learn to operate and maintain powered industrial trucks, including stand-up and sit-down forklifts, cherry pickers, and pallet jacks; intermediate proficiency is required.
• May be required to operate manual and/or automated warehouse or manufacturing equipment, such as a packaging line; intermediate proficiency is 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 enter data into the WMS computer system(s) in use.
• Ability to work overtime as assigned.
• Ability to build and maintain professional relationships across 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-motivation 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 check and road test, and/or customer badging or background requirements.

Nice To Haves

• One year or more of related warehouse experience preferred.
• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Intermediate proficiency 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 all scanning is completed correctly.
• Help train dock employees on new procedures.
• Secure the facility 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

• On-the-job paid training
• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off starting at 30 days
• Company stock offered at a 15% discount
• 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