Warehouse Support Associate First Shift

Ryder • Franklin, IN

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Ryder is hiring a Warehouse Support Associate in Franklin, Indiana, to support warehouse fulfillment and distribution operations handling HVAC products. The position works in a clean, organized facility and emphasizes a safe supply chain environment. Equipment used includes sit-down forklifts, order pickers, and walkie riders. The first-shift schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Pay is $18.00 per hour, with overtime pay at $27.00 per hour; positions are paid weekly.

The role includes packaging, kitting, assembling, picking, and packing orders and materials; loading and unloading trailers; scanning and material transactions; and maintaining an orderly, secure work area. Associates may help train dock employees on new procedures and investigate scanning issues. Ryder describes a team-first culture focused on respect, safety, and continuous improvement.

Requirements

• Six months of related warehouse experience required.
• Learn to operate powered industrial trucks, such as stand-up and sit-down forklifts, cherry pickers, and pallet jacks, including operating and maintaining them, changing batteries, and recognizing common mechanical issues; intermediate proficiency required.
• Powered industrial truck certification.
• Ability to read and perform basic mathematics in English for safety, work instructions, and policies.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds unassisted.
• Ability to input data into the WMS computer systems in use.
• Ability to work overtime as assigned.
• Ability to create and maintain professional relationships with people at all organizational levels, including peers, work groups, customers, and supervisors.
• Ability to work independently and as a member of a team.
• Flexibility and self-drive to excel in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to multitask; highly organized with excellent time-management skills.
• Detail-oriented with excellent follow-up practices.

Nice To Haves

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• One year or more of related warehouse experience preferred.
• Intermediate proficiency operating manual and/or automated warehouse or manufacturing equipment, such as a packaging line, preferred.

Responsibilities

• Package, kit, and/or assemble orders and materials.
• Load and unload inbound and outbound trailers.
• Ensure all scanning is completed correctly.
• Help train dock employees on new procedures.
• Ensure the facility is secure at the end of the shift; investigate and resolve scanning issues and housekeeping matters.
• Perform picking and packing duties.
• Check for evidence of product or container damage.
• Perform assigned tasks according to location policies and procedures, including handling materials within associated logical transactions.
• Perform material moves with associated physical and logical transactions as required.
• Participate in workgroup and other team activities to support self-improvement and improvements to warehouse operations and related business functions.
• Perform housekeeping duties for the assigned area.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Weekly pay.
• Medical, dental, and vision benefits, available starting at 30 days.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Paid time off starting in the first month; up to 80 hours accrued in the first year.
• Employee stock purchase offering at a 15% discount.
• Employee discounts on tools, cars, hotels, electronics and appliances, cell phones, travel, and more.
• Paid training and support for career advancement.
• Safety gear provided.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed