Warehouse Material Handler I
About The Position
Ryder is hiring a permanent, full-time Material Handler in Minooka, Illinois. The role handles appliances in a warehouse environment and supports distribution and fulfillment operations. Work may involve loading, picking, packing, shipping, receiving, forklift operation, cycle counting, product staging, and paperwork. The position also provides technical and maintenance support for aspects of an automated packing system during the core production shift. The role requires following performance measurement guidelines, health and safety methods, and may involve flexible scheduling across various work shifts. The position pays $21.50 per hour, with weekly pay and paid on-the-job training. Ryder describes the warehouse as a safe environment with state-of-the-art equipment and caring leadership. Safety gear is provided. Medical, dental, vision, and 401(k) benefits are available starting at 30 days; the 401(k) includes a company match. Other offerings include paid time off and employee discounts, including a 15% discount on company stock and discounts on various goods and services.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
- One or more years of related warehouse and/or powered industrial truck experience preferred.
- Valid certified Forklift Operator's License.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to work independently and as a member of a team.
- Ability to work as a team player in a diverse work environment.
- Ability to create and maintain professional relationships at all organizational levels, including peers, work groups, customers, and supervisors.
- Highly thorough and dependable.
- Punctuality and a good attendance record.
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
- A high degree of initiative.
- Ability to maintain a high level of accuracy, even 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.
- Detail-oriented with excellent follow-up practices.
- Some assignments may require additional screening, such as employment and education verification, motor vehicle records checks, a road test, customer badging, or background requirements.
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, which may include loading, picking, packing, shipping, receiving, forklift operation, and cycle counting.
- Perform duties within the performance measurement guidelines of the contract.
- 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 the core production shift.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Weekly pay
- Paid on-the-job training
- Medical insurance, available starting at 30 days
- Dental insurance, available starting at 30 days
- Vision insurance, available starting at 30 days
- 401(k), available starting at 30 days, with company match
- Paid time off
- 15% employee discount on company stock
- Employee discounts on tools, cars, hotels, electronics and appliances, cell phones, travel, and more
- Safety gear provided
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
