Warehouse Associate Material Handler

Ryder • Edison, NJ

12h • Onsite

About The Position

Ryder is hiring a Warehouse Associate in Edison, New Jersey, to support warehouse fulfillment and distribution. The role handles furniture and uses equipment such as cherry pickers/reach trucks, hand dollies, and RF scanners. Ryder describes its facilities as clean, organized, and focused on providing a safe supply chain environment. The schedule is Tuesday through Friday, 5:00 AM–2:30 PM, and Saturday, 4:30 AM–8:30 AM. Pay is $20.00 per hour, with overtime pay of $30.00 per hour. Weekly pay and paid training are offered. The role may require additional employment or education verification, motor vehicle records checks and a road test, or customer-specific badging and background requirements.

Requirements

• Six months of related warehouse experience required.
• Learn to operate powered industrial trucks, such as stand-up and sit-down forklifts, cherry pickers, and pallet jacks, including basic operation and maintenance; intermediate skill is required.
• Powered industrial truck certification.
• Ability to read and perform basic mathematics in English for safety, work instructions, policies, and related purposes.
• 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 organizational levels, including peers, work groups, customers, and supervisors.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Flexibility and self-direction to succeed 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

• 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, preferred.

Responsibilities

• Package, kit, and/or assemble orders and materials.
• Load and unload inbound and outbound trailers.
• 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.
• 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 progression
• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• PTO accrual starting in the first month, with up to 80 hours accrued in the first year
• Company stock offered 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