Forklift Warehouse Material Handler

Ryder System, Inc.; Illinois; Hybrid; USD 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Ryder System, Inc. is hiring a Warehouse Stand up Reach Operator in Dekalb, Illinois. The role offers a three-and-a-half day workweek with weekly pay and benefits.

Pay is $20.30 per hour for a shift from Sunday to Tuesday and a portion on Wednesday, with duties including forklift operation and order fulfillment. Join a safety-focused, team-oriented environment supporting a reliable supply chain. Emphasis on accuracy, attendance, and working with diverse teams while maintaining high performance

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• 1+ year related warehouse experience preferred.
• Valid Forklift Operator's License.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to work in a diverse environment.
• Punctual with good attendance.
• Ability to lift up to 35 lbs and stand for long periods.

Responsibilities

• Handle loading, picking, packing, shipping, receiving, forklift operation, and cycle counting.
• Adhere to performance measurement guidelines of the contract.
• Ensure accurate picking and packing, auditing, tote induction, staging of products and loading/unloading trucks.
• Manage day-to-day paperwork in a warehouse environment (picking sheets, returns, BOLs).
• Provide technical and maintenance support for automated packing systems during core production hours.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication skills

Punctuality

Attention to detail

Independent worker

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Forklift Operator's License

Stand-up Reach Equipment

Job description

Position Description

Ryder is hiring a Warehouse Stand up Reach Operator in Dekalb, Illinois — offering weekly pay, excellent benefits, and a career you can feel good about.

Warehouse Forklift Operator / Driver Positions Pay Weekly

• Hourly Pay: $20.30 per hour

• Schedule: Three-and-a-half day workweek!

• A Shift; Sunday - Tuesday 5:15 am to 4:45 pm and Wednesday 5:15 am to 11:15 am

Ryder Warehouse Associates work in clean, organized, and well-run facilities to provide the safest supply chain environment

• Products Being Handled: Candy

• Equipment Used: Stand-up High Reach and Dock Lift

Various warehouse fulfillment specialist roles at Ryder support distribution across the US.

At Ryder, you will be part of a team-first culture built on respect when joining a community of proud women and men in Supply Chain, including many Military Reservists and Veterans.

EEO/AA/Female/Minority/Disabled/Veteran

Ryder is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and Drug Free workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with disability.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred

• One (1) 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 able to work within a diverse work environment

• Ability to create and maintain professional relationships within all levels of the organization (peers, work groups, customers, supervisors)Able to work within a diverse work environment

• Highly thorough and dependable

• Must be punctual and have a good attendance record

• Performs work independently with minimal supervision

• Possesses a high degree of initiative

• Demonstrates a high level of accuracy, even under pressure

• Ability to lift and/or push/pull up to 35 lbs

• Ability to stand for long periods of time

• Ability to work using health and safety methods

• Must be available to work on a flexible schedule on the various work shifts

• Detail oriented with excellent follow-up practices

Important Note: Some positions require additional screening that may include employment and education verification; motor vehicle records check and a road test; and/or badging or background requirements of the customer to which you are assigned.

Responsibilities

• Perform warehouse function, which may include loading, picking, packing, shipping, receiving, forklift operation, and, cycle counting

• Performing duties within performance measurement guidelines of the contract

• Responsible for the accurate picking and packing, auditing, tote induction, staging of products and loading and unloading of trucks

• Responsible of dealing with day to day paperwork in a warehouse environment (i.e. picking sheets, returns, bills of lading, etc.)

• Provide technical and maintenance support for different aspects related to the automated packing system during the core shift hour of production

• Performing duties within performance measurement guidelines of the contract

• Performs other duties as assigned.