Warehouse Team Leader 1st Shift

Ryder • Edison, NJ

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Ryder is hiring a Warehouse Picking and Packing Team Lead in Edison, New Jersey. The role supports warehouse fulfillment and distribution operations, handling beauty products in a safety-focused environment with state-of-the-art equipment. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Pay is $19.50 per hour, with overtime paid at $29.25 per hour. Warehouse positions are paid weekly, and paid on-the-job training is provided.

The Team Leader performs warehouse functions while organizing daily work, supporting team members, encouraging performance improvement, and promoting safe working methods. Equipment used includes computers, handheld scanners, and label printers. Ryder describes the workplace as a safe supply chain environment with caring leadership and provides safety gear.

Ryder is an equal opportunity employer and drug-free workplace. Some positions may require additional screening, such as employment and education verification, motor vehicle records checks and road tests, or customer badging and background requirements.

Requirements

• Advanced knowledge of and/or experience with an RF scanner is required.
• Valid certified forklift operator's license.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Effective leadership skills.
• Flexibility to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Ability to work independently and as a member of a team.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Proactively approaches responsibilities.
• Maintains composure under pressure.
• Works using health and safety methods.

Nice To Haves

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• One or more years of powered industrial truck experience preferred.
• One or more years of previous team lead experience preferred.
• One or more years of Microsoft Office experience, including Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Word, preferred.
• One or more years of previous warehouse experience preferred.
• Bilingual ability for Québec locations only.

Responsibilities

• Lead and ensure continuous improvement efforts for optimal operational efficiency.
• Perform warehouse functions, which may include loading, picking, packing, shipping, receiving, forklift operation, and cycle counting.
• Allocate resources and organize and distribute daily work duties to support optimal shift and team operations.
• Guide team members toward improved key performance indicators using appropriate leadership styles and methods.
• Assist with employee orientation and provide employees with the information, technology, and tools needed to perform their jobs.
• Promote health and safety methods within the warehouse.
• Handle day-to-day warehouse paperwork, such as picking sheets, returns, and bills of lading.
• Complete and submit daily reports and propose action plans to improve operational effectiveness and service levels.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Weekly pay
• Paid on-the-job training
• Medical, dental, and vision benefits starting at 30 days
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off
• Employee stock discount of 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
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED