Forklift Operator - Weekly Pay, Paid Training & Benefits

Ryder System, Inc.; Wilmington (IL); Hybrid; USD 29,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Medical, Dental, Vision

401(K) with company match

PTO from month 1 up to 80 hours

Employee discounts

Paid training

Safety gear provided

Job summary

Ryder System, Inc. is hiring a Sit Down Forklift Operator in Wilmington, Illinois. Join a team focused on safety and efficiency in a clean, well-run facility.

You will operate electric sit-down forklifts, RF scanners and reach trucks, handling food products. Base pay starts at $21.00 per hour with a 3% raise after 1 year and $4 shift differential for D shift; weekly pay and comprehensive benefits are provided.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• One year or more related warehouse experience preferred.
• Valid forklift operator certification.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability to lift and push/pull up to 35 lbs and stand long periods.

Responsibilities

• Perform warehouse functions including loading, picking, packing, shipping and forklift operation.
• Maintain accuracy in picking, packing, and loading of trucks.
• Handle day-to-day paperwork in warehouse operations (picking sheets, bills of lading).
• Provide basic maintenance support for automated packing systems during shifts.
• Adhere to safety and performance guidelines of the contract.

Skills

Forklift operation

RF scanner

Teamwork

Safety conscious

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Electric sit-down forklift

RF scanner

Reach truck

Job description

Ryder System, Inc. is hiring a Sit Down Forklift Operator in Wilmington, Illinois. Join a team focused on safety and efficiency in a clean, well-run facility.

You will operate electric sit-down forklifts, RF scanners and reach trucks, handling food products. Base pay starts at $21.00 per hour with a 3% raise after 1 year and $4 shift differential for D shift; weekly pay and comprehensive benefits are provided.