Warehouse Forklift Operator 1st Shift Job at Ryder Supply Chain Solutions in Wil

Ryder is immediately hiring a Permanent Full Time Forklift Operator in Wilmington, Illinois.

Position Description

Ryder is seeking a Warehouse Forklift Operator to work in a safe and efficient environment. The successful candidate will be responsible for operating a forklift, loading and unloading trucks, and performing various warehouse functions.

• Hourly Pay: $18.50 per hour
• Overtime Pay: $27.75 per hour
• Additional Pay: $0.25 pay increase after 90 days and 180 days. $0.50 increase after 1 year. $3.00 per hour productivity bonus on average
• Sign-on bonus: $1000 (half paid at 30 days, other half paid at 90 days)
• Schedule: A Shift - Sunday through Tuesday from 5:00 am - 4:30 pm and Wednesdays from 5:00 am - 10:45 am

Responsibilities

• Perform warehouse functions, including loading, picking, packing, shipping, receiving, forklift operation, and cycle counting
• Perform 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
• Provide technical and maintenance support for the automated packing system during core shift hours
• Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred
• One (1) year or more of 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 team member
• Ability to create and maintain professional relationships within all levels of the organization
• 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

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.

EEO/AA/Female/Minority/Disabled/Veteran