Forklift Operator: Weekly Pay & Benefits in Warehouse

Ryder System, Inc.; Elwood (IL); On-site; USD 26,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Weekly pay

Employee discounts

Job summary

Ryder System, Inc. in Elwood, IL is hiring a Material Handler with opportunities in warehouse operations including forklift driving. Pay is $23.00 per hour with a Monday–Friday (or midweek) schedule and weekly payment.

Benefits start after 30 days, with paid training, PTO, 401(k) match, and employee discounts. You will work in a safety‑driven environment, handling paper products with sit‑down forklifts and clamp trucks.

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.
• Ability to be a team player and work within a diverse work environment.

Responsibilities

• Perform warehouse functions including loading, picking, packing, shipping, receiving, forklift operation, and cycle counting.
• Follow performance measurement guidelines of the contract.
• Accurate picking and 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 automated packing systems during core shift hours.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Team player

Dependable

Punctual

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Sit-down forklift

Clamp truck

Job description

Ryder System, Inc. in Elwood, IL is hiring a Material Handler with opportunities in warehouse operations including forklift driving. Pay is $23.00 per hour with a Monday–Friday (or midweek) schedule and weekly payment.

Benefits start after 30 days, with paid training, PTO, 401(k) match, and employee discounts. You will work in a safety‑driven environment, handling paper products with sit‑down forklifts and clamp trucks.