Warehouse General Laborer

Ryder • Seward Township, IL

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Ryder is hiring a permanent, full-time Warehouse Associate in Minooka, Illinois, handling appliances in a warehouse fulfillment and distribution environment. The role pays $19.50 per hour, with weekly pay, and includes paid on-the-job training. Employees use phones and computers and may learn to operate powered industrial trucks and other warehouse equipment. Ryder describes the facility as a safe environment with state-of-the-art equipment and provides safety gear.

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, and policies.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds unassisted.
• Ability to input data into the warehouse management system (WMS).
• 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 succeed in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to multitask, with strong organization and time-management skills.
• Detail-oriented, with strong follow-up practices.
• Some positions may require additional screening, which may include employment and education verification, motor vehicle records checks and a road test, or customer badging or background requirements.

Nice To Haves

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• One year or more of related warehouse experience preferred.
• Intermediate ability to operate and maintain powered industrial trucks, such as stand-up and sit-down forklifts, cherry pickers, and pallet jacks, including changing batteries and recognizing common mechanical issues.
• Intermediate ability to operate manual and/or automated warehouse or manufacturing equipment, such as a packaging line.

Responsibilities

• Package, kit, and/or assemble orders and materials.
• Load and unload inbound and outbound trailers, ensuring 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 housekeeping concerns.
• Perform picking and packing duties.
• Check for evidence of product or container damage.
• Perform assigned tasks according to location policies and procedures, including handling materials through associated logical transactions.
• Perform material moves with associated physical and logical transactions as required.
• Participate in workgroup and team activities to support self-improvement and improve warehouse operations and related business functions.
• Perform housekeeping duties in the assigned area.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Paid on-the-job training.
• Medical, dental, and vision benefits beginning after 30 days.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Paid time off.
• Employee stock discount of 15%.
• 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