Forklift Operator

Position Description

Ryder is hiring a Temporary to Permanent Material Handler in Joliet, Illinois — offering weekly pay and a career you can feel good about.

Warehouse Forklift Operator / Driver Positions Pay Weekly

• Hourly Pay $21.00 per hour

• Overtime Pay $31.50 per hour

• Shift Pay $1.00 per hour

• Schedule: 2nd Shift Monday through Friday; 2:30pm to 11:00pm

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

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: Sealed Liquids

• Equipment: Sitdown Forklift, Claw/Clamp Attachments, RF Scanner, Etc

Various warehouse fulfillment specialist roles at Ryder support distribution across the US. Apply here with Ryder today

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

• Warehouse Positions Pay Each Week

• On the Job Paid Training

• 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:

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

• Minimum of two years of related warehouse and powered industrial lift experience required

• Ability to read, do basic mathematics, understand and respond to written and verbal instructions in English for the purposes of safety, work instructions, policies, etc.

• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds unassisted

• Ability to input data into computer system

• Work overtime as assigned

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

• Read, interpret, and apply Warehouse Management System (WMS) order instructions

• Recognize and correct potential process errors before actions adversely affect the customer

• Recognize damaged product at any point in the warehousing process and take appropriate action when discovered.

• Pull orders accurately as assigned

• Stage orders according to carrier location and verify: number of pallets picked as well as stage location

• Prepare receiving, storage and shipping documentation retaining product accountability throughout the logistical process

• Be aware of and follow location and work center Safety and Security policies and procedures

• May be required to train others in various warehouse functions, including the safe operation of various powered industrial lift equipmen, perform housekeeping duties and other duties as assigned

• Operate fork-lift equipment or other warehouse machinery

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.

Posted Date 2 weeks ago (5/20/2026 3:41 PM)

Requisition ID View phone number on click.appcast.io

Location (Posting Location) : State/Province IL

Location (Posting Location) : City JOLIET

Location (Posting Location) : Postal Code 60436

Category Warehousing

Employment Type Temporary-Full time

Travel Requirements 0-10%

Position Code 1000444