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Warehouse Material Handler

Ryder System, Inc., Dekalb, IL, United States


Position Description
Permanent Full‑time Warehouse Material Handler in Dekalb, Illinois

Job Details
Hourly Pay: $20.30 per hour

Products Being Handled: Candy

Equipment Used: Stand‑up High Reach and Dock Lift

Environment: Temperature‑controlled facility at 60°F

Benefits

On the Job Paid Training

Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k) and other benefits start at 30 days

Paid Time Off

401(k) company match

High valued stock, 15% employee discount

Employee discounts on tools, cars, hotels, electronics, cell phones, travel, and more

Safety gear provided

Safety first priority

State of the art equipment and caring leadership

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 including loading, picking, packing, shipping, receiving, forklift operation, and cycle counting

Work within performance measurement guidelines of the contract

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

Handle day‑to‑day paperwork in a warehouse environment (e.g., picking sheets, returns, bills of lading)

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

Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent preferred

One 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

Ability to be a team player in a diverse work environment

Ability to create and maintain professional relationships at all levels of the organization

Highly thorough and dependable

Must be punctual with a good attendance record

Performs work independently with minimal supervision

Possesses a high degree of initiative

Demonstrates a high level of accuracy under pressure

Ability to lift/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 for a flexible schedule and various shifts

Detail oriented with excellent follow‑up practices

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement
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.

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