Forklift Operator & Warehouse Material Handler (Weekly Pay)

Ryder System, Inc.; Wilmington (IL); On-site; USD 39,520 - 47,840; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Paid training

Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K

Paid Time Off

Company 401K match

Employee discounts

Safety gear provided

Supportive leadership

Job summary

Ryder System, Inc. is hiring a Material Handler in Wilmington, Illinois. Base pay is $21.00 per hour with a 3% raise after 1 year. Schedules include Sun–Tue 5:00am–4:30pm and Wed 5:00am–10:45am. This role supports food product handling in clean, organized facilities with weekly pay and solid benefits.

Ryder emphasizes a safe supply chain environment, with experienced teams and opportunities for advancement. Apply today to begin your Ryder career.

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.
• Must be available to work on a flexible schedule on various shifts.
• Detail oriented with excellent follow-up practices.

Responsibilities

• Perform warehouse functions including loading, picking, packing, shipping, receiving, forklift operation, and cycle counting.
• Adhere to performance measurement guidelines of the contract.
• Ensure accurate picking/packing, auditing, tote induction, staging, and loading/unloading of trucks.
• Handle day-to-day paperwork in a warehouse environment (e.g., picking sheets, returns, bills of lading).
• Provide technical and maintenance support for the automated packing system during core shift hours.

Skills

Forklift experience

Teamwork

Communication skills

Safety awareness

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Electric Sit Down Forklifts

Reach Truck

RF scanners

Job description

Ryder System, Inc. is hiring a Material Handler in Wilmington, Illinois. Base pay is $21.00 per hour with a 3% raise after 1 year. Schedules include Sun–Tue 5:00am–4:30pm and Wed 5:00am–10:45am. This role supports food product handling in clean, organized facilities with weekly pay and solid benefits.

Ryder emphasizes a safe supply chain environment, with experienced teams and opportunities for advancement. Apply today to begin your Ryder career.