Sit-Down Forklift Operator — Weekly Pay & Benefits

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

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Medical, Dental, Vision

401K with company match

Paid training

Employee discounts

Job summary

Ryder System, Inc. in Wilmington, Illinois is hiring a Sit Down Forklift Operator to support our warehouse operations. The role offers weekly pay, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for career growth in a safety-first environment.

Base pay starts at $21.00 per hour with a 3% increase after 1 year and $4.00 per hour shift differential on D shifts; schedules include D shifts and night hours. This position handles food products using electric sit-down forklifts and RF scanners.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• 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.
• Detail oriented with excellent follow-up practices.

Responsibilities

• Perform warehouse functions including loading, picking, packing, shipping, receiving, forklift operation, and cycle counting.
• Work within contract performance measurement guidelines.
• Ensure accurate picking and packing, auditing, tote induction, staging, and loading/unloading of trucks.
• Handle day-to-day paperwork in a warehouse (picking sheets, returns, bills of lading).
• Provide technical and maintenance support for automated packing systems during core hours.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Team player

Attention to detail

Punctuality

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

RF scanners

Electric sit-down forklift

Reach truck

Job description

Ryder System, Inc. in Wilmington, Illinois is hiring a Sit Down Forklift Operator to support our warehouse operations. The role offers weekly pay, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for career growth in a safety-first environment.

Base pay starts at $21.00 per hour with a 3% increase after 1 year and $4.00 per hour shift differential on D shifts; schedules include D shifts and night hours. This position handles food products using electric sit-down forklifts and RF scanners.