Forklift Operator – 1st Shift | Weekly Pay & Benefits

Ryder Supply Chain Solutions; Wilmington (IL); On-site; USD 28,929 - 31,684; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Medical, Dental, Vision

401 K with company match

Paid training

PTO from month 1 (up to 80 hours)

Job summary

Ryder is hiring a Material Handler in Wilmington, Illinois. The role offers base pay of $21.00 per hour with a 3% raise after one year and a shift schedule from 5:00am to 4:30pm on a Sunday-Tuesday rotation.

As a Warehouse Associate, you’ll handle food products using electric sit-down forklifts, reach trucks, and RF scanners, in a clean, safe facility with weekly pay and benefits. Training is provided, with PTO and a 401(k) match, plus employee discounts.

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.

Responsibilities

• Perform warehouse functions including loading, picking, packing, shipping, receiving, forklift operation, and cycle counting.
• Work within contract performance measurement guidelines.
• Ensure accurate picking/packing, auditing, tote induction, staging and loading/unloading of trucks.
• Handle day-to-day warehouse documentation (picking sheets, bills of lading, returns).
• Support automated packing system maintenance during core shift hours.

Skills

Verbal Communication

Written Communication

Teamwork

Punctuality

Attention to Detail

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Forklift License

RF Scanners

Job description

Ryder is hiring a Material Handler in Wilmington, Illinois. The role offers base pay of $21.00 per hour with a 3% raise after one year and a shift schedule from 5:00am to 4:30pm on a Sunday-Tuesday rotation.

As a Warehouse Associate, you’ll handle food products using electric sit-down forklifts, reach trucks, and RF scanners, in a clean, safe facility with weekly pay and benefits. Training is provided, with PTO and a 401(k) match, plus employee discounts.