Warehouse General Laborer

Ryder • Seward Township, IL

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Ryder is hiring a permanent, full-time Warehouse Associate in Minooka, Illinois, to support warehouse fulfillment and distribution. The role handles appliances in a warehouse described as having state-of-the-art equipment and a focus on safety. Warehouse employees package, assemble, pick, and pack orders; load and unload trailers; scan materials; and perform related material-handling and housekeeping tasks. The position pays $21.50 per hour, with weekly pay, and includes paid on-the-job training and safety gear.

Requirements

• Six months of related warehouse experience required.
• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• One year or more of related warehouse experience preferred.
• Learn to operate powered industrial trucks, such as stand-up and sit-down forklifts, cherry pickers, and pallet jacks, and learn related maintenance such as changing batteries and recognizing common mechanical issues; intermediate proficiency is required.
• Powered industrial truck certification.
• May be required to operate manual and/or automated warehouse or manufacturing equipment, such as a packaging line; intermediate proficiency preferred.
• 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.
• Work overtime as assigned.
• Ability to create and maintain professional relationships at 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.
• Some positions may require additional screening, which may include employment and education verification, motor vehicle records check and road test, and/or customer badging or background requirements.

Nice To Haves

• One year or more of related warehouse experience.
• Intermediate proficiency operating 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 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 the associated physical and logical transactions as required.
• Participate in workgroup and other team activities to support personal 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, and other benefits, starting at 30 days.
• Paid time off.
• 401(k) with company match.
• 15% employee discount on company stock.
• 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