Warehouse General Associate

Ryder • Chambersburg, PA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Ryder is hiring a permanent, full-time Warehouse General Associate in Chambersburg, Pennsylvania. The associate handles retail items in a warehouse fulfillment and distribution environment, using warehouse equipment and following safety, facility, and operational procedures. The position pays $19.50 per hour plus a $1.00 shift differential. Warehouse employees are paid weekly and receive on-the-job paid training. Safety gear is provided, and the workplace is described as having state-of-the-art equipment and caring leadership.

The role involves packaging, kitting, assembling, picking, and packing orders; loading and unloading trailers; completing and checking scans; and moving materials while recording associated transactions. Associates also check for product or container damage, maintain housekeeping in assigned areas, help train dock employees on new procedures, and participate in team activities to improve warehouse operations. Work overtime as assigned. Some positions may require additional screening, such as employment or education verification, motor vehicle records checks, a road test, or customer-specific badging or background requirements.

Requirements

• Six months of related warehouse experience 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 input data into the warehouse management system (WMS) computer system(s) in use.
• Ability to work overtime as assigned.
• Ability to create 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; strong organization and time-management skills.
• Attention to detail and excellent follow-up practices.
• Learn to operate powered industrial trucks, including stand-up and sit-down forklifts, cherry pickers, and pallet jacks, and learn their operation and maintenance, including changing batteries and recognizing common mechanical issues; intermediate level required.

Nice To Haves

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• One year or more of related warehouse experience preferred.
• May be required to operate other manual and/or automated warehouse or manufacturing equipment, such as a packaging line; intermediate level preferred.

Responsibilities

• Package, kit, and/or assemble orders and materials.
• Load and unload inbound and outbound trailers and 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, procedures, and standards, including handling materials within associated logical transactions.
• Perform material moves and 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

• Medical, dental, and vision benefits available starting at 30 days.
• 401(k) plan with company match.
• Paid time off.
• Employee stock offered at a 15% discount.
• Employee discounts on tools, cars, hotels, electronics and appliances, cell phones, travel, and more.
• Safety gear provided.
• On-the-job paid training.

What This Job Offers

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