Warehouse Forklift Operator

About the position

Ryder is immediately hiring a Permanent Full Time Forklift Operator in Wilmington, Illinois. Warehouse Positions Pay Weekly. Hourly Pay: $18.50 per hour, Overtime Pay: $27.75 per hour, Additional Pay: $3.00 per hour when working B Shift. Schedule: Sunday to Tuesday from 5:00pm to 4:30pm and Wednesday from 5:00pm to 10:45pm. We want the right Warehouse Associate to join us at Ryder and work in the Safest Supply Chain Environment with State of the Art Equipment. Products Being Handled: Food products. Equipment: Electric sit down forklifts and RF scanners.

Responsibilities

• Perform warehouse function, which may include loading, picking, packing, shipping, receiving, forklift operation, and cycle counting.
• Performing duties within performance measurement guidelines of the contract.
• Responsible for the accurate picking and packing, auditing, tote induction, staging of products and loading and unloading of trucks.
• Responsible for dealing with day to day paperwork in a warehouse environment (i.e. picking sheets, returns, bills of lading, etc.).
• Provide technical and maintenance support for different aspects related to the automated packing system during the core shift hour of production.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• One (1) year or more related warehouse and/or powered industrial truck experience preferred.
• Valid Forklift Operator's License certified.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as a member of a team.
• Ability to be a team player and able to work within a diverse work environment.
• Ability to create and maintain professional relationships within all levels of the organization (peers, work groups, customers, supervisors).
• Highly thorough and dependable.
• Must be punctual and have a good attendance record.
• Performs work independently with minimal supervision.
• Possesses a high degree of initiative.
• Demonstrates a high level of accuracy, even under pressure.
• Ability to lift and/or push/pull up to 35 lbs.
• Ability to stand for long periods of time.
• Ability to work using health and safety methods.
• Must be available to work on a flexible schedule on the various work shifts.
• Detail oriented with excellent follow-up practices.

Benefits

• Warehouse Positions Pay Each Week.
• On the Job Paid Training.
• Medical, Dental, Vision, 401 K etc. Start at 30 Days.
• Paid Time Off.
• 401 K offers a company match.
• HIGH VALUED Stock at 15 % Employee Discount.
• Employee Discounts that save you money on Tools, Cars, Hotels, Electronics/Appliances, Cell Phones, Travel, and much more.
• Safety Gear PROVIDED.
• Safety is Always the First Priority.
• State of the Art Equipment and Caring Leadership.