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Warehouse Material Handler

Ryder
Wilmington, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 7 May 2026
💰 $57,000/yr($37,000/yr$57,000/yr)

About the role

Position Description

Ryder is immediately hiring a Permanent Full Time Warehouse Sit Down Forklift Operator in Wilmington, Illinois 

 

 

Warehouse Forklift Operator / Driver Positions Pay Weekly

 

Up to $28.50 per hour (including shift differentials and productivity incentives)

 

  • Base pay: $18.50 per hour 
    • $0.25 per hour increases at 90 and 180 days and 3% increase after 1 year
    • Overtime Pay: $27.75 per hour
  • Additional Pay:
    • Shift Differentials: Up to $4 per hour depending on shift
    • Productivity Incentives: Up to $6 per hour
  • Sign-on bonus:
    • $1,000 bonus paid in two installments at 30 and 90 days
  • Schedules:
    • A: Sun-Tues 5a–4:30p and Wed 5a–10:45a
    • B: Sun–Tues 5p-4:30a and Wed 5p–10:45p
    • C: Wed 11a-4:45p and Thur-Sat 5a-4:30p
    • D: Wed 11p–4:45a and Thur-Sat 5p–4:30a

Apply Here with Ryder Today

 

 

Click here to see and hear it from a Ryder Supply Chain Employee:

 

https://RyderCareers.Video/MaterialHandlers

 

 

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

 

  • Products Being Handled: Food products
  • Equipment: Electric sit down forklifts, reach truck, and RF scanners

 

We have all benefits other Warehouse Distribution Facilities offer WITHOUT the WAIT!

  • 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 that save you money 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

 

Your drive. Your career. Start driving your future with Ryder today. Click Here to See All Ryder Careers: https://jobs.ryder.com/jobs/

 

 

We want YOU to join our family made up of Proud Women and Men in Supply Chain who work alongside the many Military Reserve and Veterans we hire everyday

 

EEO/AA/Female/Minority/Disabled/Veteran

 

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

 

 

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 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. A

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