Warehouse Support Associate First Shift

Ryder • Franklin, IN

9d • Onsite

About The Position

Ryder is hiring a Warehouse Support Associate in Franklin, Indiana, to support warehouse fulfillment and distribution of HVAC products. The role is based in a clean, organized facility and involves handling materials, processing orders, and supporting safe and efficient warehouse operations. The schedule is first shift, 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. Warehouse positions are paid weekly.

The position includes paid training and support for career development. Benefits described as available starting after 30 days include medical, dental, and vision coverage and a 401(k) with company match. Paid time off begins accruing in the first month, with up to 80 hours accrued in the first year. Employees also receive safety gear and access to employee discounts, including a 15% employee discount on company stock and discounts on various goods and services.

Warehouse Associates may use sit-down forklifts, order pickers, and walkie riders. The work includes packaging and assembling orders, loading and unloading trailers, picking and packing, scanning, material movement, checking for damage, and maintaining housekeeping and facility security. Employees may be asked to work overtime as assigned and to perform other duties as assigned. Some positions may require additional screening, such as employment or education verification, motor vehicle records checks, a road test, or customer-specific badging or background requirements.

Requirements

• Six months of related warehouse experience required.
• Powered industrial truck certification.
• Ability to learn to operate and maintain powered industrial trucks, including stand-up and sit-down forklifts, cherry pickers, and pallet jacks; intermediate proficiency is required. Maintenance tasks include changing batteries and recognizing common mechanical issues.
• 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 system(s) in use.
• Ability to work overtime as assigned.
• Ability to create and maintain professional relationships across all levels of the organization, including peers, work groups, customers, and supervisors.
• Ability to work independently and as a member of a team.
• Flexibility and self-direction to excel in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to multitask, with strong organization and time-management skills.
• Attention to detail and 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, may be preferred.

Responsibilities

• Package, kit, and/or assemble orders and materials.
• Load and unload inbound and outbound trailers and ensure 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 concerns.
• 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 required physical and logical transactions.
• Participate in workgroup and other team activities to improve individual performance, warehouse operations, and related business functions.
• Perform housekeeping duties for the assigned area.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical insurance, available starting at 30 days.
• Dental insurance, available starting at 30 days.
• Vision insurance, available starting at 30 days.
• 401(k) plan with company match.
• Paid time off accrual starting in the first month, with up to 80 hours accrued in the first year.
• Paid training.
• 15% employee discount on company stock.
• 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