Warehouse Forklift Operator Material Handler

Ryder System, Inc.; Wilmington (IL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Ryder System, Inc. in Wilmington, Illinois is hiring a Material Handler and Warehouse Forklift Operator earning $21.00 per hour with weekly pay and benefits. The role supports safe, efficient distribution in a clean, organized facility.

Shift A: Sunday–Tuesday 5:00am–4:30pm, with a 3% pay increase after 1 year. Duties include loading, picking, packing, shipping, forklift operation, and cycle counting; strong teamwork and reliability are essential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• One year or more related warehouse experience preferred.
• Valid Forklift Operator's License certified.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Able to work independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to work in a diverse environment with punctual attendance.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Team orientation

Independent worker

Attention to detail

Punctuality

Forklift operation

RF scanners

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Electric sit-down forklift

Reach truck

RF scanners

Job description

Position Description

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

Warehouse Forklift Operator / Driver Positions Pay Weekly

• Base pay: $21.00 per hour
• 3% increase after 1 year
• Schedule: A Shift Sunday - Tuesday 5:00am-4:30pm, Wednesday 5:00am-10:45am

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

• Products Being Handled: Food products
• Equipment: Electric Sit Down Forklifts, Reach Truck, and RF scanners

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

Your drive. Your career. Start driving your future with Ryder today.

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 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.

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.