Warehouse Material Handler

Ryder•Metairie, LA

8d•Hybrid

About The Position

Ryder is hiring a Material Handler in Metairie, LA, offering weekly pay, excellent benefits, and a career you can feel good about. This role supports distribution across the US in clean, organized, and well-run facilities, prioritizing the safest supply chain environment. Products handled include inbound items such as bolts, cables, reels, wires, and anchors. Equipment used includes stand-up and sit-down forklifts and pallet jacks. Ryder offers all benefits other Warehouse Distribution Facilities offer WITHOUT the WAIT, including paid training, medical, dental, vision, 401K starting at 30 days, paid time off, 401K company match, stock at a 15% employee discount, and various other employee discounts. Safety gear is provided, and the company emphasizes caring leadership, continuous improvement, and a team-first culture built on respect, collaboration, and shared pride.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent
Must have a clean driving record and a personal vehicle and travel within the area approximately 25 - 50% of the day
Strong technical aptitude which includes using Microsoft Outlook, Word and Excel, scanners and enter orders into a WMS System
Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs unassisted
Must be able to work both indoors and outside
High school diploma or equivalent preferred
One (1) year or more related warehouse and/or powered industrial truck experience preferred
Valid Forklift Operator's License certified
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Ability to work independently and as a member of a team
Ability to be a team player and able to work within a diverse work environment
Ability to create and maintain professional relationships within all levels of the organization (peers, work groups, customers, supervisors)
Highly thorough and dependable
Must be punctual and have a good attendance record
Performs work independently with minimal supervision
Possesses a high degree of initiative
Demonstrates a high level of accuracy, even under pressure
Ability to lift and/or push/pull up to 35 lbs
Ability to stand for long periods of time
Ability to work using health and safety methods
Must be available to work on a flexible schedule on the various work shifts
Detail oriented with excellent follow-up practices
Must have a valid Driver's License and the ability to meet Ryder's driving qualifications
Some positions require additional screening that may include employment and education verification; motor vehicle records check and a road test; and/or badging or background requirements of the customer to which you are assigned.

Responsibilities

Perform warehouse functions, which may include loading, picking, packing, shipping, receiving, forklift operation, and cycle counting.
Perform duties within performance measurement guidelines of the contract.
Responsible for the accurate picking and packing, auditing, tote induction, staging of products, and loading and unloading of trucks.
Responsible for dealing with day-to-day paperwork in a warehouse environment (e.g., picking sheets, returns, bills of lading, etc.).
Provide technical and maintenance support for different aspects related to the automated packing system during the core shift hour of production.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Weekly pay
Excellent benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
401 K
Paid Time Off
401 K offers a company match
HIGH VALUED Stock at 15 % Employee Discount
Employee Discounts that save you money on Tools, Cars, Hotels, Electronics/Appliances, Cell Phones, Travel, and much more
Safety Gear PROVIDED