Sit-Down Forklift Operator — Weekly Pay & Benefits

Ryder System, Inc.; Wilmington (IL); On-site; USD 20,664,000 - 34,440,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Paid training

Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K start at

Employee discounts

Safety gear provided

Job summary

Ryder is hiring a Sit Down Forklift Operator in Wilmington, Illinois. This role offers weekly pay, excellent benefits, and a career you can feel good about. Base pay starts at $21.00 per hour with a $4.00 per hour shift differential for D shift, and a 3% increase after 1 year.

Employees operate electric sit-down forklifts and RF scanners in clean, organized facilities handling food products. Schedule includes D shift with specific hours, and weekly payroll plus paid training and benefits start

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• One year or more related warehouse and/or powered industrial truck experience preferred.
• Valid forklift operator license certified.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as a team member.
• Ability to work in a diverse environment.
• Excellent attendance and reliability.

Responsibilities

• Perform warehouse functions including loading, picking, packing, shipping, receiving, forklift operation, and cycle counting.
• Adhere to contract performance measurement guidelines.
• Ensure accurate picking, packing, auditing, and staging for loading/unloading.
• Handle day-to-day warehouse paperwork (picking sheets, returns, bills of lading).
• Provide technical and maintenance support for automated packing systems during core shift hours.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Forklift operation

Team communication

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

RF scanners

Electric sit-down forklift

Reach truck

Job description

Ryder is hiring a Sit Down Forklift Operator in Wilmington, Illinois. This role offers weekly pay, excellent benefits, and a career you can feel good about. Base pay starts at $21.00 per hour with a $4.00 per hour shift differential for D shift, and a 3% increase after 1 year.

Employees operate electric sit-down forklifts and RF scanners in clean, organized facilities handling food products. Schedule includes D shift with specific hours, and weekly payroll plus paid training and benefits start