Warehouse Forklift Operator 1st Shift

Ryder•Elwood, IL

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Ryder is hiring a Material Handler to support warehouse operations in Elwood, Illinois. The role handles food products in a clean, organized facility, using stand-up forklifts and performing a range of warehouse fulfillment tasks. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 5:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., with occasional seasonal Saturdays. Overtime may be worked either an hour before the shift starts or an hour after it ends. Pay is weekly at $20.00 per hour, with overtime paid at $30.00 per hour. The position includes paid training and support, safety gear, medical, dental, and vision coverage, a 401(k) with company match, stock offered at a 15% discount, employee discounts, and paid time off accruing from the first month. Ryder describes its culture as team-first and safety-focused, with an emphasis on respect and continuous improvement.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
One or more years of related warehouse and/or powered industrial truck experience preferred.
Valid forklift operator's license and certification.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team, including in a diverse work environment.
Ability to create and maintain professional relationships across organizational levels, including peers, work groups, customers, and supervisors.
Must be thorough, dependable, punctual, and have a good attendance record.
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and demonstrate initiative and accuracy, including under pressure.
Ability to lift and/or push or pull up to 35 pounds.
Ability to stand for long periods of time.
Ability to work using health and safety methods.
Must be available to work a flexible schedule on various work shifts.
Detail-oriented with excellent follow-up practices.

Responsibilities

Perform warehouse functions such as loading, picking, packing, shipping, receiving, forklift operation, and cycle counting.
Perform duties within the contract's performance measurement guidelines.
Accurately pick and pack, audit, induct totes, stage products, and load and unload trucks.
Handle day-to-day warehouse paperwork, including picking sheets, returns, and bills of lading.
Provide technical and maintenance support for aspects of the automated packing system during the core production shift.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Weekly pay
Paid training and support
Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
401(k) with company match
Stock offered at a 15% discount
Employee discounts on tools, cars, hotels, electronics and appliances, cell phones, travel, and other items
Paid time off accruing starting in the first month, up to 80 hours accrued in the first year
Safety gear provided