Warehouse Support Associates

Ryder•Columbus, OH

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Ryder is hiring temporary-to-hire Warehouse Associates in Columbus, Ohio. Associates work in clean, organized facilities supporting warehouse fulfillment and distribution of retail items. The role involves handling materials and orders, completing warehouse transactions, scanning products, and maintaining an orderly and secure work area. Equipment includes RF scanners, and associates may operate powered industrial trucks and other warehouse or manufacturing equipment. Paid on-the-job training and safety gear are provided.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
Six months of related warehouse experience required.
Ability to learn to operate powered industrial trucks, including stand-up and sit-down forklifts, cherry pickers, and pallet jacks, and to maintain them by 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 build and maintain professional relationships across all levels of the organization, including peers, work groups, customers, and supervisors.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Flexibility, self-motivation, and ability 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

One year or more of related warehouse experience preferred.
Intermediate ability to operate 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 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 associated physical and logical transactions as required.
Participate in workgroup and other team activities to support self-improvement and improve warehouse operations and related business functions.
Perform housekeeping duties for the assigned area.
Perform other duties as assigned.