Forklift Operator - 1st Shift

Company: Ryder
Location: Joliet
Posted on: September 24, 2022

Job Description:

Position Description

Our team is growing!

Ryder is IMMEDIATELY hiring Forklift Operators in Joliet, IL

Call or text Joliet to Jimi at 708-953-7581 for more info!!

Forklift Operators are responsible to inbound, allocate, pick, check and load pre-packaged and palletized product throughout distribution center receiving and shipping process.

About the position:

• Competitive Pay: $21 per hour
• Schedule: Monday to Friday 6:00am to 2:30pm
• Requirements:
  • Previous Forklift Experience Required
  • Motivated and Dependable
  • Other requirements: Must be able to pass a criminal background check and drug test.
    
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      Under the responsibility of the Logistics Supervisor, the Material Handler I performs warehouse functions, which may include loading, picking, packing, shipping, receiving, forklift operation, and, cycle counting.
      
      Requirements
      
      
      • 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 able to work within a diverse work environment
      • Ability to create and maintain professional relationships within all levels of the organization (peers, work groups, customers, supervisors)Able to work within a diverse work environment
      • 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 on a flexible schedule on the various work shifts
      • Detail oriented with excellent follow-up practices
        
        Responsibilities
        
        
        • Perform warehouse function, which may include loading, picking, packing, shipping, receiving, forklift operation, and, cycle counting
        • Performing duties within performance measurement guidelines of the contract
        • Responsible for the accurate picking and packing, auditing, tote induction, staging of products and loading and unloading of trucks
        • Responsible of dealing with day to day paperwork in a warehouse environment (i.e. picking sheets, returns, bills of lading, etc.)
        • Provide technical and maintenance support for different aspects related to the automated packing system during the core shift hour of production
        • Performing duties within performance measurement guidelines of the contract
        • Performs 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.

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