Warehouse Material Handler
Ryder is immediately hiring a permanent warehouse material handler in Elwood, Illinois. Warehouse forklift operator / driver positions pay weekly.
Hourly pay : $22.50 per hour
Additional pay : $1.75 shift premium
Overtime pay : $33.75 per hour
Schedule : Sunday, Monday, Tuesday & Thursday 6 : 00pm - 4 : 30am OT as needed
We want the right forklift operator to join us at Ryder and work in the safest supply chain environment with state of the art equipment.
Products being handled : Paper products
Equipment : Sit-down forklifts and clamp truck
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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 countingPerforming duties within performance measurement guidelines of the contractResponsible for the accurate picking and packing, auditing, tote induction, staging of products and loading and unloading of trucksResponsible 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 productionPerforming duties within performance measurement guidelines of the contractPerforms 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.