Forklift Operator — Weekly Pay & Benefits

Ryder System, Inc.; DeKalb (IL); On-site; USD 26,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-the-Job Training

Medical Insurance

Dental

Vision

401K

PTO from Month 1

Stock/Employee Discount

Job summary

Ryder System, Inc. in Dekalb, IL is hiring a Material Handler. The role offers a 3.5‑day workweek with an hourly wage of $20.30 and weekly pay, in a clean, safety‑driven facility. Responsibilities include loading, packing, shipping, and forklift operation with stand‑up high reach and dock lift equipment.

The position emphasizes on‑the‑job training, comprehensive benefits (medical, dental, vision, 401K), PTO, and a company culture focused on safety and teamwork.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• 1+ year related warehouse and/or powered industrial truck experience preferred.
• Valid forklift certification required.

Responsibilities

• Perform warehouse functions including loading, picking, packing, shipping and receiving.
• Operate forklift and assist with cycle counting and staging of products.
• Process day-to-day warehouse paperwork such as picking sheets and bills of lading.
• Provide maintenance support for automated packing system during core shift hours.
• Adhere to safety policies and participate in continuous improvement.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Forklift operation

Teamwork

Communication

Punctuality

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Stand-up High Reach Forklift

Dock Lift

Job description

Ryder System, Inc. in Dekalb, IL is hiring a Material Handler. The role offers a 3.5‑day workweek with an hourly wage of $20.30 and weekly pay, in a clean, safety‑driven facility. Responsibilities include loading, packing, shipping, and forklift operation with stand‑up high reach and dock lift equipment.

The position emphasizes on‑the‑job training, comprehensive benefits (medical, dental, vision, 401K), PTO, and a company culture focused on safety and teamwork.