Forklift Operator

Warehouse Sit Down Forklift OperatorRyder 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 yearOvertime pay: $27.75 per hourAdditional pay:Shift differentials: up to $4 per hour depending on shiftProductivity incentives: up to $6 per hourSign-on bonus: $1,000 bonus paid in two installments at 30 and 90 daysSchedules:A: Sun-Tues 5a4:30p and Wed 5a10:45aB: SunTues 5p-4:30a and Wed 5p10:45pC: Wed 11a-4:45p and Thur-Sat 5a-4:30pD: Wed 11p4:45a and Thur-Sat 5p4:30aWe 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 productsEquipment: electric sit down forklifts, reach truck, and RF scannersWe have all benefits other warehouse distribution facilities offer without the waitWarehouse positions pay each weekOn the job paid trainingMedical, dental, vision, 401 K etc. start at 30 daysPaid time off401 K offers a company matchHigh valued stock at 15% employee discountEmployee discounts that save you money on tools, cars, hotels, electronics/appliances, cell phones, travel, and much moreSafety gear providedSafety is always the first priorityState of the art equipment and caring leadershipYour drive. Your career. Start driving your future with Ryder today.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 everydayEEO/AA/Female/Minority/Disabled/VeteranRequirementsHigh school diploma or equivalent preferredOne (1) year or more related warehouse and/or powered industrial truck experience preferredValid forklift operator's license certifiedStrong verbal and written communication skillsAbility to work independently and as a member of a teamAbility to be a team player and able to work within a diverse work environmentAbility to create and maintain professional relationships within all levels of the organization (peers, work groups, customers, supervisors) able to work within a diverse work environmentHighly thorough and dependableMust be punctual and have a good attendance recordPerforms work independently with minimal supervisionPossesses a high degree of initiativeDemonstrates a high level of accuracy, even under pressureAbility to lift and/or push/pull up to 35 lbsAbility to stand for long periods of timeAbility to work using health and safety methodsMust be available to work on a flexible schedule on the various work shiftsDetail oriented with excellent follow-up practicesImportant 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.ResponsibilitiesPerform warehouse function, which may include loading, picking, packing, shipping, receiving, forklift operation, and cycle countingPerforming duties within performance measurement guidelines of the contractResponsible for the accurate picking and packing, auditing, tote induction, staging of products and loading and unloading of trucksResponsible 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 productionPerforming duties within performance measurement guidelines of the contractPerforms 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.