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Material Handler

CareerArc, Chicago, Illinois, United States

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Position Description Ryder is immediately hiring Permanent Full Time Warehouse Forklift Operators in Dekalb, Illinois.

Pay & Schedule

Hourly Pay: $20.30 per hour

Schedule: Three-and-a-half day workweek!

A Shift; Sunday - Tuesday 5:15 am to 4:45 pm and Wednesday 5:15 am to 11:15 am

Environment

Products Handled: Candy

Equipment Used: Stand‑up High Reach and Dock Lift

Facility: Temperature controlled at 60 °F

Benefits

On‑the‑Job Paid Training

Medical, Dental, Vision, 401 K etc. – start at 30 days

Paid Time Off

401 K match

Stock options and a 15 % employee discount

Discounts on tools, cars, hotels, electronics, phones, travel & more

Safety gear provided

Highest safety standards

State‑of‑the‑art equipment and supportive leadership

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 part of a team

Team player in a diverse work environment

Professional relationships across all organizational levels

Highly thorough and dependable

Must be punctual with a good attendance record

Works independently with minimal supervision

High degree of initiative

High accuracy, even under pressure

Can lift/push/pull up to 35 lbs

Can stand for long periods

Follows health and safety methods

Available for flexible scheduling and various 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 functions such as loading, picking, packing, shipping, receiving, forklift operation, and cycle counting

Maintain performance measurement standards set by the contract

Accurately pick, pack, audit, stage products, and load/unload trucks

Handle day‑to‑day paperwork (picking sheets, returns, bills of lading, etc.)

Provide technical and maintenance support for automated packing systems during core production shift hours

Perform other duties as assigned

Ryder is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and a 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, or disability.

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