Warehouse Material Handler I

Ryder • Seward Township, IL

6d • Onsite

About The Position

Ryder is hiring a permanent, full-time Material Handler in Minooka, Illinois. The role handles appliances in a warehouse and supports distribution and fulfillment operations. Work may involve loading, picking, packing, shipping, receiving, forklift operation, cycle counting, auditing, staging products, and loading or unloading trucks. The position also involves warehouse paperwork and providing technical and maintenance support for aspects of an automated packing system during the core production shift. Work is performed to contract performance-measurement guidelines and in a safety-focused environment using phones and computers. The role requires availability for a flexible schedule across various work shifts.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• One or more years of related warehouse and/or powered industrial truck experience preferred.
• Valid forklift operator's license and certification.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as a team member 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 work independently with minimal supervision.
• A high degree of initiative.
• Ability to maintain accuracy under pressure.
• Ability to lift and/or push or pull up to 35 pounds.
• Ability to stand for long periods.
• 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.
• Some assignments 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

• 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, tote-induct, and 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

• On-the-job paid training.
• Medical, dental, and vision benefits available starting at 30 days.
• Paid time off.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Employee stock discount of 15%.
• Employee discounts on tools, cars, hotels, electronics and appliances, cell phones, travel, and more.
• Safety gear provided.
• State-of-the-art equipment and caring leadership.

What This Job Offers

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