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Ryder System Cargo Handler I in Knoxville, Tennessee
Position Description
Our team is growing! Ryder is hiring
a Cargo Handler in
Oakridge, TN!
About the position:
Consistent pay : $13.92/hour
Schedule: Monday - Friday, 7am - 3:30pm
Requirements: Must have good computer skills and organizational skills. Previous warehouse experience is preferred, but not required.
Other Requirements: Must be able to pass background check and drug test
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Why Ryder?
Strong Safety culture, including safe and reliable equipment, paid training
Stability and growth opportunities
Competitive benefits package, vacation & PTO in the first year!
Weekly pay, direct deposit is available!
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The Cargo Handler is responsible for accurately loading and unloading our customer's products. This may include moving product into and out of trailers and warehouse locations, placing product in distribution bins for the customer or any variation as required. This position is responsible for customer satisfaction by ensuring that all they accurately follow all work instructions, whether written or verbal.
Requirements
High school diploma or equivalent
Forklift certification required
A minimum of one year of related shipping and receiving or warehouse experience, with two years preferred
Ability to lift at least fifty (50) pounds unassisted
Capacity to transact system information in a productive manner
Strong oral and written communications skills in English
Ability to create and maintain professional relationships within all levels of the organization (peers, work groups, customers, and supervisors)
Ability to work independently and as a member of a team.
Flexibility to operate and self-driven to excel in a fast-paced environment
Capable of multi-tasking, highly organized, with excellent time management skills
Detail-oriented with excellent follow-up practices
Responsibilities
Performs material moves with associated transactions as required by the customer
Works at a fast pace continuously
Loads and unloads inbound/outbound trailers
Ensures all scanning is completed correctly
Helps train dock employees on new procedures
Ensures facility is secure at end of shift; investigates/resolves scanning issues and housekeeping
Performs the assigned tasks, as directed, to include the physical handling of materials within associated customer transactions
Completes assignments safely within the allotted time
Participates in workgroup and other team activities for the purpose of self improvement and improving warehouse operations and related business functions
ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
Abides by all company safety policies and procedures.
Responsible for performing work assignments in an accurate, timely and safe manner
Picks product to fill customer orders
Packs, crates and prepares order to load on truck/trailer
Operates cardboard baler machine
Operates forklift and manual pallet jack
Pre-trip inspection on forklift on a daily basis
Completes required training as scheduled.
Other duties may be assigned based on operational needs
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.
Job Locations US-TN-Knoxville
Posted Date 1 week ago (1/18/2021 3:15 PM)
Requisition 2021-93910
Category Logistics/Distribution/Transportation Management
Employment Type Regular-Full time
Travel Requirements 0-10%
Position Code 0701