Forklift Operator, 1st Shift — Weekly Pay & Benefits

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

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.