Ryder System, Inc.
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Forklift Operator Warehouse
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Ryder System, Inc.
Location: Wilmington, Illinois. Permanent full‑time, Sit Down Forklift Operator.
Pay
Base pay: $18.50 per hour
Increase $0.25 per hour at 90 and 180 days, 3% increase after 1 year
Overtime: $27.75 per hour
Shift differentiators up to $4 per hour depending on shift
Productivity incentives up to $6 per hour
Sign‑on bonus: $1,000 paid in two installments at 30 and 90 days
Up to $28.50 per hour (including shift differentials and incentives)
Schedule
A: Sun‑Tue 5 a‑4:30 p and Wed 5 a‑10:45 a
B: Sun‑Tue 5 p‑4:30 a and Wed 5 p‑10:45 p
C: Wed 11 a‑4:45 p and Thu‑Sat 5 a‑4:30 p
D: Wed 11 p‑4:45 a and Thu‑Sat 5 p‑4:30 a
Products & Equipment
Food products
Electric sit‑down forklifts, reach truck, RF scanners
Benefits
Pay each week
On‑the‑job paid training
Medical, dental, vision, 401 k (company match) starting 30 days
Paid time off
Employee discount 15 % on stock
Other discounts on tools, cars, hotels, electronics, cell phones, travel
Safety gear provided
State‑of‑the‑art equipment and caring leadership
Requirements
High school diploma or equivalent preferred
One year or more related warehouse 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
Team player, works within diverse environment
Professional relationship building within all levels
Highly thorough and dependable
Punctual, good attendance record
Works independently with minimal supervision
High initiative
High accuracy, even under pressure
Lifts/pushes/pulls up to 35 lbs
Stands for long periods
Uses health and safety methods
Available for flexible schedule across shifts
Detail oriented with excellent follow‑up practices
Responsibilities
Perform warehouse functions: loading, picking, packing, shipping, receiving, forklift operation, cycle counting
Adhere to performance measurement guidelines of the contract
Accurately pick, pack, audit, tote induction, staging, loading/unloading trucks
Handle day‑to‑day paperwork: picking sheets, returns, bills of lading
Provide technical and maintenance support for automated packing system during core shift hour
Perform 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, protected veteran status, or status as a qualified individual with disability.
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Forklift Operator Warehouse
role at
Ryder System, Inc.
Location: Wilmington, Illinois. Permanent full‑time, Sit Down Forklift Operator.
Pay
Base pay: $18.50 per hour
Increase $0.25 per hour at 90 and 180 days, 3% increase after 1 year
Overtime: $27.75 per hour
Shift differentiators up to $4 per hour depending on shift
Productivity incentives up to $6 per hour
Sign‑on bonus: $1,000 paid in two installments at 30 and 90 days
Up to $28.50 per hour (including shift differentials and incentives)
Schedule
A: Sun‑Tue 5 a‑4:30 p and Wed 5 a‑10:45 a
B: Sun‑Tue 5 p‑4:30 a and Wed 5 p‑10:45 p
C: Wed 11 a‑4:45 p and Thu‑Sat 5 a‑4:30 p
D: Wed 11 p‑4:45 a and Thu‑Sat 5 p‑4:30 a
Products & Equipment
Food products
Electric sit‑down forklifts, reach truck, RF scanners
Benefits
Pay each week
On‑the‑job paid training
Medical, dental, vision, 401 k (company match) starting 30 days
Paid time off
Employee discount 15 % on stock
Other discounts on tools, cars, hotels, electronics, cell phones, travel
Safety gear provided
State‑of‑the‑art equipment and caring leadership
Requirements
High school diploma or equivalent preferred
One year or more related warehouse 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
Team player, works within diverse environment
Professional relationship building within all levels
Highly thorough and dependable
Punctual, good attendance record
Works independently with minimal supervision
High initiative
High accuracy, even under pressure
Lifts/pushes/pulls up to 35 lbs
Stands for long periods
Uses health and safety methods
Available for flexible schedule across shifts
Detail oriented with excellent follow‑up practices
Responsibilities
Perform warehouse functions: loading, picking, packing, shipping, receiving, forklift operation, cycle counting
Adhere to performance measurement guidelines of the contract
Accurately pick, pack, audit, tote induction, staging, loading/unloading trucks
Handle day‑to‑day paperwork: picking sheets, returns, bills of lading
Provide technical and maintenance support for automated packing system during core shift hour
Perform 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, protected veteran status, or status as a qualified individual with disability.
Referrals increase the chances of interviewing at Ryder System, Inc. by 2x.
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