Forklift Operator 1st Shift

Position Description

Ryder is immediately hiring a Permanent Warehouse Material Handler in Elwood, Illinois.

• Hourly Pay: $22.50 per hour
• Additional Pay: $1.00 shift premium
• Schedule:
  
  Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday; 6:00 am - 4:30 pm

• Warehouse Positions Pay Each Week
• On the Job Paid Training
• High Valued Stock at 15% Employee Discount
• Employee Discounts on Tools, Cars, Hotels, Electronics/Appliances, Cell Phones, Travel, and much more
• Safety Gear Provided
• Safety is Always the First Priority
• 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 work environment
• Ability to create and maintain professional relationships at all levels of the organization
• Highly thorough and dependable
• Must be punctual and have a good attendance record
• Performs work independently with minimal supervision
• Possesses a high degree of initiative
• Demonstrates a high level of accuracy, even under pressure
• Ability to lift and/or 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 to work a flexible schedule on various work shifts
• Detail oriented with excellent follow-up practices

• Perform warehouse functions including loading, picking, packing, shipping, receiving, forklift operation, and cycle counting
• Perform duties within performance measurement guidelines of the contract
• Responsible for accurate picking and packing, auditing, tote induction, staging of products, and loading/unloading of trucks
• Handle day-to-day paperwork such as picking sheets, returns, bills of lading, etc.
• Provide technical and maintenance support for aspects related to the automated packing system during core shift hours of production
• Perform other duties as assigned

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.

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, or status as a qualified individual with disability.

Posted Date: 2 weeks ago (1/6/2026 9:55 AM)

Requisition:

Location:

State/Province IL, City Elwood, Postal Code 60421