Warehouse General Laborer

Ryder • Minooka, IL

5d • Onsite

About The Position

Ryder is hiring a permanent, full-time Warehouse General Laborer in Minooka, Illinois, handling appliances in a warehouse distribution environment. The role supports fulfillment and distribution operations and uses phones, computers, warehouse equipment, and the warehouse management system. Employees receive paid on-the-job training and work with state-of-the-art equipment in a safety-focused environment. The position pays $19.50 per hour, with weekly pay.

The role involves packaging, assembling, picking, and packing orders; loading and unloading trailers; scanning and moving materials; checking for damage; maintaining housekeeping and facility security; and supporting warehouse teams. Employees may need to operate powered industrial trucks and other warehouse or manufacturing equipment. Some positions may require additional employment or education verification, motor vehicle record checks and a road test, or customer-specific badging or background screening.

Requirements

• Six months of related warehouse experience required.
• Ability to learn to operate powered industrial trucks, such as stand-up and sit-down forklifts, cherry pickers, and pallet jacks, including operating and maintaining them, changing batteries, and recognizing common mechanical issues; intermediate proficiency required.
• Ability to read and perform basic mathematics in English for safety, work instructions, and policies.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds unassisted.
• Ability to input data into the 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 a team member.
• Flexibility and self-direction to excel in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to multitask; highly organized with excellent time-management skills.
• Detail-oriented with excellent follow-up practices.
• Powered industrial truck certification.

Nice To Haves

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• 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.
• Secure the facility at the end of the shift, investigate and resolve scanning issues, and perform housekeeping.
• Perform picking and packing duties.
• Check for evidence of product or container damage.
• Perform assigned tasks according to the location’s 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 support self-improvement and improve warehouse operations and related business functions.
• Perform housekeeping duties for the assigned area.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• On-the-job paid training.
• Medical, dental, and vision benefits.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Paid time off starting at 30 days.
• Employee 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