Forklift Operator 1st Shift

Ryder System, Inc.; Bourbonnais (IL); On-site; USD 24,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Paid Training and growth opportunities

Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K

Paid Time Off from Month 1 (up to 80 h

Company 401K match

Employee discounts

Safety gear provided

Caring leadership prioritizing safety

Job summary

Ryder is hiring a Material Handler in Wilmington, Illinois, with weekly pay, comprehensive benefits, and a strong safety-focused culture. The role involves forklift operation, picking, packing, and shipping duties across a clean, organized facility.

Requirements include a high school diploma or equivalent, 1+ year warehouse/powered industrial truck experience, valid forklift license, and strong communication skills. The position offers paid training and opportunities for growth.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• One 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.
• Able to work within a diverse work environment and maintain professional relationships.
• Must be punctual with good attendance; detail oriented and reliable.

Responsibilities

• Perform warehouse functions including loading, picking, packing, shipping, receiving, forklift operation, and cycle counting.
• Comply with contract performance guidelines and safety standards.
• Ensure accurate picking/packing, totes, and loading/unloading of trucks; handle related paperwork.
• Provide technical and maintenance support for the automated packing system.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Team player

Dependable

Punctual

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Electric sit-down forklift

Reach truck

RF scanners

Forklift certification

Job description

Position Description

Ryder is hiring a Material Handler in Wilmington, Illinois — offering weekly pay, excellent benefits, and a career you can feel good about.

Warehouse Forklift Operator / Driver Positions Pay Weekly

• Base pay: $21.00 per hour
• 3% increase after 1 year
• Schedule: A Shift Sunday - Tuesday 5:00am-4:30pm, Wednesday 5:00am-10:45am

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

Products Being Handled

• Food products
• Equipment: Electric Sit Down Forklifts, Reach Truck, and RF scanners

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

Benefits

• Warehouse Positions Pay Each Week
• Paid Training and support to take your next step
• Medical, Dental, Vision, 401 K etc. Start at 30 Days
• Earn PTO starting Month 1. Up to 80 hours accrued in 1st year
• 401 K offers a company match
• HIGH VALUED Stock at 15 % Employee Discount
• Employee Discounts that save you money on Tools, Cars, Hotels, Electronics/Appliances, Cell Phones, Travel, and muchmore
• Safety Gear PROVIDED
• Caring Leadership prioritizing safety – every shift, every role.
• Focus on continuous improvement designed for success

Your drive. Your career. Start driving your future with Ryder today.

IL BOURBONNAIS 60914

EEO/AA/Female/Minority/Disabled/Veteran

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.

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.

Employment Type: Regular-Full time

Travel Requirements: 0-10%