Warehouse Material Handler

Ryder • Hazleton, PA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Ryder is hiring a Warehouse Material Handler in Hazleton, Pennsylvania, to support warehouse fulfillment and distribution. The role involves handling food products and may include operating powered industrial equipment such as sit-down forklifts and pallet jacks. Ryder describes the work environment as a safe supply chain facility with state-of-the-art equipment and provides on-the-job paid training. The position pays $17.00 per hour plus a $0.50 shift differential, with weekly pay. A high school diploma or equivalent and related warehouse or powered industrial truck experience are preferred. A valid forklift operator's license is required. Employees must be able to work a flexible schedule across various shifts and meet the physical demands of lifting or pushing/pulling up to 35 pounds and standing for long periods. Some assignments may require additional employment or education verification, motor vehicle record checks, a road test, or customer-specific badging or background requirements.

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, certified.
• 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 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 on various work shifts.
• Detail-oriented, with 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 that 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
• On-the-job paid training
• Medical, dental, and vision benefits
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off starting at 30 days
• Company stock offered at 15%
• 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
• Education Level: High school or GED