Warehouse Forklift Operator 1st Shift

Position Description

Ryder Supply Chain Solutions is hiring Permanent Full‑Time Warehouse Forklift Operators for the 1st Shift in Dekalb, Illinois.

• Hourly Pay: $20.30 per hour
• Schedule:
  
  Three‑and‑a‑half day workweek (Sunday–Tuesday 5:15 am to 4:45 pm; Wednesday 5:15 am to 11:15 am)

• On‑the‑Job Paid Training
• Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k) starting at 30 days (company match available)
• Paid Time Off
• 15% Employee Discount on Stock and products
• Additional discounts on tools, vehicles, travel, electronics, and more
• Safety Gear Provided
• State‑of‑the‑Art Equipment and Caring Leadership

• 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 work within a diverse environment
• Highly thorough, dependable, and punctual with a good attendance record
• Performs work independently with minimal supervision; high initiative and accuracy under pressure
• Physical ability to lift/push/pull up to 35 lbs, stand for long periods, and work using health and safety methods
• Must be available for flexible schedules on various shifts
• Detail oriented with excellent follow‑up practices

• Perform warehouse functions such as loading, picking, packing, shipping, receiving, forklift operation, and cycle counting
• Adhere to performance measurement guidelines of the contract
• Ensure accurate picking, packing, auditing, tote induction, staging of products, and truck loading/unloading
• Manage day‑to‑day paperwork in a warehouse environment (e.g., picking sheets, returns, bills of lading)
• Provide technical and maintenance support for automated packing systems during core shift hour of production
• Perform additional duties as assigned

We welcome a family of Proud Women and Men in Supply Chain who work alongside Military Reserve and Veterans hired everyday. Ryder is 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, or disability.

• Entry level

• Contract

• Management and Manufacturing

• Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Storage