Forklift Warehouse Operator

Ryder System, Inc.; Illinois; On-site; USD 30,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Excellent benefits

Job summary

Ryder System, Inc. in Dekalb, Illinois, is hiring a Material Handler to join our warehouse team. You will operate forklifts, pick, pack, and ship goods, and maintain safety in a busy distribution environment.

This role offers weekly pay, health benefits, and career opportunities within a team-focused culture.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• One year or more related warehouse experience preferred.
• Valid Forklift Operator's License.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as a member of a team.
• Ability to work within a diverse environment.
• Punctual and good attendance record.
• Able to lift and move up to 35 lbs.
• Flexible schedule across various shifts.

Responsibilities

• Perform warehouse functions including loading, picking, packing, shipping, receiving, forklift operation.
• Maintain accuracy in picking, packing, auditing, tote induction, staging and loading/unloading.
• Handle day-to-day paperwork in a warehouse setting (picking sheets, returns, bills of lading).
• Provide maintenance support for the automated packing system during core shift hour.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Forklift operation

Teamwork

Communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Stand-up High Reach

Dock Lift

Job description

Position Description

Ryder is hiring a Material Handler in Dekalb, Illinois — offering weekly pay, excellent benefits, and a career you can feel good about.

Warehouse Forklift Operator Positions Pay Weekly

• Hourly Pay: $20.30 per hour
• Additional Pay: $2.00 per hour added when assigned to E shift
• Schedule: E Shift; Monday - Friday; 5:15 PM - 1:45 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

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 recordPerforms 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.

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.

Requisition ID: 2026-207842

Location (Posting Location) : State/Province : IL

Location (Posting Location) : City : DEKALB

Location (Posting Location) : Postal Code : 60115

Category: Warehousing

Employment Type: Regular-Full time

Travel Requirements: 0-10%

Position Code: 1000879