Warehouse General Laborer

Ryder • Minooka, IL

22h • Onsite

About The Position

Ryder is hiring a permanent, full-time Warehouse General Laborer in Minooka, Illinois. The role supports warehouse fulfillment and distribution, handling appliances and using phones and computers. Warehouse employees work with state-of-the-art equipment in a safety-focused environment. The position pays $21.50 per hour, with weekly pay, and includes paid on-the-job training. Safety gear is provided.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• 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 operating and maintaining them (such as changing batteries and recognizing common mechanical issues); intermediate proficiency required.
• Powered industrial truck certification.
• Ability to read and perform basic mathematics in English for safety, work instructions, policies, and related tasks.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds unassisted.
• Ability to input data into the WMS computer system(s) in use.
• 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 a team member.
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• One year or more of related warehouse experience 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.
• 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 with associated physical and logical transactions as required.
• Participate in workgroup and other team activities to improve individual performance, warehouse operations, and related business functions.
• Perform housekeeping duties for the assigned area.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Paid on-the-job training.
• Medical, dental, and vision benefits.
• 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