Material Handler

**Job Description**:
**About Ryder**

For nearly 100 years, Ryder has been a global leader in integrated transportation, logistics, and supply chain management solutions. We provide the expertise and resources needed to build and maintain a fleet that drives business success. At Ryder, we are committed to investing in our employees and fostering a collaborative, team-oriented culture that supports growth at all levels.

As a proud **Fortune 500** company, Ryder operates over **800 locations** with more than **40,000 employees** across the **US and Canada**. Our dedication to employee satisfaction is a cornerstone of our culture, and we are honored to be recognized by **Forbes** as one of **Canada's Best Employers in 2025**.

**About the Job**:

- **Type**: Full-time Permanent
- **Wage**: $24 per hour+ 0.5$ Shift premium
- **Shifts**: Monday to Friday 02:30 Pm -11:00 Pm
- **Location**: Brantford

**Why Ryder?**

Join us and enjoy a range of great benefits:

- 10 days of Paid Time Off upon hire
- Excellent benefits package after 30 days (Medical, Dental & Vision)
- Retirement Benefits including Defined Contribution Pension Plan (DCPP), Group Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP) and Deferred Profit Sharing Plan (DPSP)
- Employee discount of 15% on Ryder stock
- A safe, friendly and respectful work environment
- Recognized by Forbes as one of Canada's Best Employers in 2025

**Summary**

Under the responsibility of the Logistics Supervisor, the Material Handler I performs warehouse functions, which may include loading, picking, packing, shipping, receiving, forklift operation, and, cycle counting.

**Essential Functions**
- 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

**Additional Responsibilities**
- Performing duties within performance measurement guidelines of the contract.
- Some locations may require a Motor Vehicles Records (MVR) check as a part of the background screening process to drive a company vehicle as needed.
- Performs other duties as assigned.

**Skills and Abilities**
- 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 mínimal 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

**Qualifications**
- H.S. diploma/GED preferred
- One (1) year or more related warehouse and/or powered industrial truck experience preferred
- Valid Forklift Operator's License certified

**Safety Sensitive**

Non-Regulated

Tech May operate fork-lift equipment or other warehouse machinery

**Recruiter**: Massinisa Belguesmia

**Business Hours**: Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM EST

**Job Category**: Warehousing

**Compensation Information**:
**Pay Type**:
Hourly

Minimum Pay Range:
24
Maximum Pay Range:
24.50
Ryder is an Equal Opportunity Employer:
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