Warehouse Forklift Operator – Weekly Pay & Benefits

Ryder System; Elwood (IL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid training

Weekly pay

Medical, dental, vision

401 K with company match

Paid PTO starting month 1

Employee discounts

Safety gear provided

Job summary

Ryder System, Inc. in Elwood, Illinois is hiring a Material Handler to join our warehouse team. The role focuses on safe forklift operation, order picking, packing, shipping, and receiving in a fast-paced environment.

We offer paid training, weekly pay, medical/dental/vision, 401(k) with company match, paid time off (starting month 1), and employee discounts on tools, cars, hotels and more. Join a team-centered culture that prioritizes safety and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• 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.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Perform warehouse functions including loading, picking, packing, shipping, receiving, forklift operation, and cycle counting.
• Performing duties within performance measurement guidelines of the contract.
• Responsible for accurate picking and packing, auditing, tote induction, staging of products and loading/unloading of trucks.
• Handle day-to-day paperwork in a warehouse environment (e.g. picking sheets, returns, bills of lading).
• Provide technical and maintenance support for automated packing system during core shift hour of production.
• Performing duties within performance measurement guidelines of the contract.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Forklift operation

Team player

Safety awareness

Tools

Stand Up Forklifts

Job description

Ryder System, Inc. in Elwood, Illinois is hiring a Material Handler to join our warehouse team. The role focuses on safe forklift operation, order picking, packing, shipping, and receiving in a fast-paced environment.

We offer paid training, weekly pay, medical/dental/vision, 401(k) with company match, paid time off (starting month 1), and employee discounts on tools, cars, hotels and more. Join a team-centered culture that prioritizes safety and continuous improvement.