Materials Handler

Pallet Inspector/Material Handler

Ryder is immediately hiring a permanent full time Pallet Inspector/Material Handler at our warehouse manufacturing facility in Windsor Locks, Connecticut. Warehouse, manufacturing and repair positions pay weekly!

Hourly pay: $20.00 per hour; with possibility of $2.00 increase after 90 days

Schedule: Second shift Monday - Friday 12:00pm- 8:30pm

We want the right manufacturing employee to join us at Ryder and work with state of the art equipment in the safest warehouse environment.

Products being handled: Pallets

Equipment: Pallet jack, sitdown forklift

Various construction, building, carpentry, manufacturing, warehouse, skilled and semi-skilled labor roles at Ryder support distribution across the US.

We have all the benefits other manufacturing & distribution facilities offer without the wait!

• 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.

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
• 1 to 2 years or more in carpentry, manufacturing environment preferred
• Ability to comprehend basic math
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• 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 work independently and as a member of a team
• Be a team player
• Create and maintain professional relationships within all levels of the organization (peers, work groups, customers, supervisors)
• Operate power equipment in a safe manner
• Lift and/or push/pull up to 50 lbs
• Twist, stoop, squat, reach above shoulder level and crouch on a frequent basis
• Use hands and feet simultaneously and perform repetitive movements
• Work at a steady, fast pace while kneeling and/or twisting
• Capable of standing and walking for extended periods of time (at least 2 hours straight, four times in an 8-hour day)

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

• Pallet Inspector/Palamatic Operator:
  • Safely and securely inspect pallets at a rate that meets company standards and in a manner that meets company safety standards
  • Manually lift 70lb pallets from a stack to a rolling line; in addition lift the pallets for inspection and separation utilizing the palamatic machine
• Quality:
  • Ensure that proper inspection and separation is met
• Inventory:
  • Conduct physical inventories as required
• Safety and Security:
  • Maintain a clean, neat, and orderly work area
  • Assist in maintaining the security of the warehouse
  • Conduct operations in a manner that promotes safety
  • Comply with OSHA and MSDS standards
  • Must wear all safety equipment while repairing pallets
• Performs 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.