Forklift Operator

Ryder System, Inc.; Minooka (IL); Hybrid; USD 47,000 - 51,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Benefits

Job summary

Ryder System, Inc. is hiring Warehouse Forklift Operators in Minooka, Illinois, offering weekly pay, comprehensive benefits, and a path to a stable career in the supply chain.

Roles involve forklift operation, loading, picking, packing, and shipping across our clean, well-run facilities, with opportunities to grow within a team-focused culture that values safety and reliability.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• 1+ year related warehouse and/or powered industrial truck experience preferred.
• Valid Forklift Operator's License certified.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform warehouse functions including loading, picking, packing, shipping, receiving and forklift operation.
• Operate forklift and perform duties aligned with safety and performance guidelines.
• Maintain accurate picking sheets, bills of lading, returns and related paperwork.
• Provide maintenance support for automated packing systems during shift hours.
• Adhere to performance measurement guidelines and attend to duties as assigned.

Skills

Strong verbal and written

Team player

Independent worker

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Forklift Operator's License

Job description

Position Description

Ryder is hiring Forklift Operators in Minooka, Illinois — offering weekly pay, excellent benefits, and a career you can feel good about.

Warehouse Forklift Operator / Driver Positions Pay Weekly

• Hourly Pay: $21.63 per hour
• Additional Pay: $1.00 per hoor
• Schedule: Sunday - Thursday 10:00 pm - 6:00 AM

Click here to see and hear it from a Ryder Supply Chain Employee:

https://RyderCareers.video/Leading-Warehouse

Ryder Warehouse Associates work in clean, organized, and well-run facilities to provide the safest supply chain environment.

• Products Being Handled: Consumer Packaged Goods
• Equipment: Standup High Reach and other industrial powered equipment

Various warehouse fulfillment specialist roles at Ryder support distribution across the US.

At Ryder, you will be part of a team-first culture built on respect when joining a community of proud women and men in Supply Chain, including many Military Reservists and Veterans.

EEO/AA/Female/Minority/Disabled/Veteran

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred
• One (1) year or more related warehouse and/or powered industrial truck experience preferred
• Valid Forklift Operator's License certified
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work independently and as a member of a team
• Ability to be a team player and able to work within a diverse work environment
• Ability to create and maintain professional relationships within all levels of the organization (peers, work groups, customers, supervisors)Able to work within a diverse work environment
• Highly thorough and dependable
• Must be punctual and have a good attendance record
• Performs work independently with minimal supervision
• Possesses a high degree of initiative
• Demonstrates a high level of accuracy, even under pressure
• Ability to lift and/or push/pull up to 35 lbs
• Ability to stand for long periods of time
• Ability to work using health and safety methods
• Must be available to work on a flexible schedule on the various work shifts
• Detail oriented with excellent follow-up practices

Important Note

Some positions require additional screening that may include employment and education verification; motor vehicle records check and a road test; and/or badging or background requirements of the customer to which you are assigned.

Responsibilities

• Perform warehouse function, which may include loading, picking, packing, shipping, receiving, forklift operation, and, cycle counting
• Performing duties within performance measurement guidelines of the contract
• Responsible for the accurate picking and packing, auditing, tote induction, staging of products and loading and unloading of trucks
• Responsible of dealing with day to day paperwork in a warehouse environment (i.e. picking sheets, returns, bills of lading, etc.)
• Provide technical and maintenance support for different aspects related to the automated packing system during the core shift hour of production
• Performing duties within performance measurement guidelines of the contract
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Ryder is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and Drug Free workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with disability.