Warehouse Support Associate

About the position

The Warehouse Associate position at Ryder in Kansas City, Kansas, is a permanent full-time role focused on supporting the facility's operations in a safe and efficient manner. The role involves various warehouse tasks, including packaging, loading, and unloading materials, while ensuring adherence to safety protocols and operational standards. The position offers competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for professional development in a supportive work environment.

Responsibilities

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

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Six months of related warehouse experience required.
• One (1) year or more related warehouse experience preferred.
• Ability to learn to operate powered industrial truck(s), such as stand-up and sit-down forklifts, cherry pickers, pallet jacks, etc.
• Powered industrial truck certification preferred.
• Ability to read and do basic mathematics in English for safety and work instructions.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds unassisted.
• Ability to input data into the WMS computer system(s) in use.
• Flexibility to operate and self-driven to excel in a fast-paced environment.
• Capable of multi-tasking, highly organized with excellent time management skills.
• Detail-oriented with excellent follow-up practices.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience operating manual and/or automated warehouse/manufacturing equipment (such as a packaging line) preferred.

Benefits

• $20.00 an hour pay with weekly payments.
• On the job paid training.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Paid time off starting at 30 days.
• Employee discounts on tools, cars, hotels, electronics, cell phones, travel, and more.
• Safety gear provided.
• State of the art equipment and caring leadership.