Warehouse Material Handler 1

Ryder • Edwardsville, IL

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Ryder is hiring a permanent full-time Material Handler to support its facility in Edwardsville, Illinois. The role handles pet care items in a warehouse distribution environment and may involve operating powered industrial equipment. Pay is $21.00 per hour plus a $1.50 shift premium. The position includes on-the-job paid training and safety gear. Medical, dental, vision, and 401(k) benefits begin after 30 days; paid time off, a company 401(k) match, an employee stock discount, and other employee discounts are also offered.

Warehouse duties may include loading, picking, packing, shipping, receiving, forklift operation, and cycle counting. The Material Handler is responsible for accurate product handling, associated warehouse paperwork, and technical and maintenance support for aspects of the automated packing system during core production shift hours. The role requires the ability to work independently and with a team, follow health and safety methods, and meet contract performance measurement guidelines.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• One or more years of related warehouse and/or powered industrial truck experience preferred.
• Valid forklift operator certification.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as a member of a team in a diverse work environment.
• Ability to build and maintain professional relationships across organizational levels, including peers, work groups, customers, and supervisors.
• Thoroughness and dependability.
• Punctuality and a good attendance record.
• Ability to perform work independently with minimal supervision.
• A high degree of initiative.
• Ability to maintain a high level of accuracy, including under pressure.
• Ability to lift and/or push or pull up to 35 pounds.
• Ability to stand for long periods of time.
• Ability to work using health and safety methods.
• Availability to work a flexible schedule across various work shifts.
• Attention to detail and excellent follow-up practices.

Nice To Haves

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• One or more years of related warehouse and/or powered industrial truck experience.

Responsibilities

• Perform warehouse functions, including loading, picking, packing, shipping, receiving, forklift operation, and cycle counting.
• Perform duties within the contract’s performance measurement guidelines.
• Accurately pick and pack, audit, induct totes, stage products, and load and unload trucks.
• Handle day-to-day warehouse paperwork, such as picking sheets, returns, and bills of lading.
• Provide technical and maintenance support for aspects of the automated packing system during core production shift hours.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical insurance, available after 30 days.
• Dental insurance, available after 30 days.
• Vision insurance, available after 30 days.
• 401(k), available after 30 days, with a company match.
• Paid time off.
• Employee stock discount of 15%.
• Employee discounts on tools, cars, hotels, electronics and appliances, cell phones, travel, and other items.
• Paid on-the-job training.
• Safety gear provided.

What This Job Offers

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