Warehouse Associate

Position Description

Immediately hiring a Permanent Full Time Warehouse Associate to support our Facility at Ryder in Ft. Lauderdale, FL.

We want the right Warehouse Associate to join us at Ryder and work in the Safest Supply Chain Environment with State of the Art Equipment.

Pay: $18.25 per hour.

• Products Being Handled:
  Consumer Goods and Retail Clothing Items
• Equipment:
  Ability to Learn/Operate Powered Industrial Equipment, such as Stand‑up and Sit‑Down Forklifts, Cherry Pickers, Pallet Jacks, etc.

• Warehouse Positions Pay Each Week
• On the Job Paid Training
• Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k) etc. Start at 30 Days
• Paid Time Off
• 401(k) offers a company match
• High valued stock at 15% Employee Discount
• Employee Discounts:
  Tools, Cars, Hotels, Electronics/Appliances, Cell Phones, Travel, etc.
• Safety Gear PROVIDED
• Safety is always the First Priority
• State of the Art Equipment and Caring Leadership

We want YOU to join our family made up of Proud Women and Men in Supply Chain, many of whom are Military Reserve and Veterans we hire everyday.

EEO/AA/Female/Minority/Disabled/Vete.

• High school diploma or equivalent (preferred)
• Six months of related warehouse experience required; one year or more preferred
• Intermediate required:
  Learn to operate powered industrial trucks (e.g., forklifts, cherry pickers, pallet jacks), including maintenance such as battery change and recognition of common mechanical issues; certification preferred.
• May be required to operate manual or automated warehouse / manufacturing equipment (e.g., packaging line); intermediate preferred.
• Powered industrial truck certification
• Ability to read, do basic mathematics in English for safety, work instructions, policies, etc.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds unassisted
• Ability to input data into the WMS computer system in use
• Work overtime as assigned
• Ability to create and maintain professional relationships within all levels of the organization (peers, work groups, customers, supervisors)
• Ability to work independently and as a member of a team
• Flexibility to operate and be self‑driven to excel in a fast‑paced environment
• Capable of multi‑tasking, highly organized with excellent time management skills
• 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.

• Package, kit and/or assemble orders and materials.
• Load and unload inbound/outbound trailers; ensure all scanning is completed correctly; help train dock employees on new procedures; ensure facility is secure at end of shift; investigate and resolve scanning issues and housekeeping.
• Perform the assigned tasks as described in the location’s policies and procedures, including handling of materials within associated logical transactions.
• Perform material moves with associated physical/logical transactions as required.
• Participate in workgroup and other team activities for the purpose of self‑improvement and improving warehouse operations and related business functions.
• Perform housekeeping duties for assigned area.
• 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, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with disability.

Seniority level: Entry level

Employment type: Full-time

Job function: Management and Manufacturing

Industries: Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Storage