Warehouse Material Handler

Ryder • Owensboro, KY

11d • Onsite

About The Position

Ryder is hiring a permanent Warehouse Material Handler in Owensboro, Kentucky, to support warehouse fulfillment and distribution. The role handles paper goods and uses forklifts and other state-of-the-art equipment in a warehouse environment. The schedule rotates between three days one week and four days the next, and applicants must be available for day and night shifts. Pay is $16.00 per hour, paid weekly. Paid on-the-job training is provided. Benefits including medical, dental, vision, and 401(k) begin after 30 days; the 401(k) includes a company match. The position also offers paid time off, employee stock at a 15% discount, other employee discounts, and provided safety gear.

The position performs warehouse operations such as picking, packing, shipping, receiving, forklift operation, cycle counting, auditing, tote induction, staging, and loading and unloading trucks. It also involves warehouse paperwork and providing technical and maintenance support for aspects of an automated packing system during core production hours. Ryder is an equal opportunity employer and a drug-free workplace. Additional screening may apply depending on the position and customer assignment.

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 part 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.
• Thorough, dependable, punctual, and maintains good attendance.
• Able to work independently with minimal supervision and demonstrate initiative.
• Demonstrates 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.
• Ability to work using health and safety methods.
• Must be available to work a flexible schedule across various work shifts.
• Detail-oriented with excellent follow-up practices.
• Some assignments may require additional screening, which may include 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 core production hours.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

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