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Night Rider Jobs in California (NOW HIRING)

Managed G500 Captain - CRQ

San Jose, CA

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

ATP * Must meet all currency requirements regarding instrument flight time and night landings ... Voluntary Long-Term Disability, with loss of medical rider * Two 401(k) retirement plans with ...

Managed G500 Captain - CRQ

San Jose, CA · On-site +1

$250K - $265K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

ATP * Must meet all currency requirements regarding instrument flight time and night landings ... Voluntary Long-Term Disability, with loss of medical rider * Two 401(k) retirement plans with ...

Warehouse Picker - 4pm Shift

Bell, CA · On-site

$24.40/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

... rider pallet jack 6+ months * Minimum of 6+ month experience in Order Selecting/Order Picking * Able to work required daily overtime * Order Pulling 1 year experience required * Night Shift

Warehouse Picker - 4pm Shift

Bell, CA

$24.40/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

... rider pallet jack 6+ months * Minimum of 6+ month experience in Order Selecting/Order Picking * Able to work required daily overtime * Order Pulling 1 year experience required * Night Shift

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How much do night rider jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 13, 2026, the average hourly pay for night rider in California is $17.84, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $11.39 and $22.07 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a night rider, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Night Rider (Night Shift Delivery Driver/Courier), you need a valid driver’s license, a clean driving record, and familiarity with local routes and traffic laws. Proficiency with GPS navigation systems, route optimization apps, and sometimes digital delivery platforms is essential. Strong time management, reliability, and the ability to work independently are key soft skills for this role. These skills ensure timely, accurate deliveries and safe operation during overnight hours, which are critical for customer satisfaction and operational efficiency.

What is a night rider?

Night Riders are individuals who typically work during nighttime hours, often in roles that require traveling or monitoring specific areas after dark. The term can refer to various occupations, including nighttime delivery drivers, security patrol officers, or individuals who provide emergency services during the night. Night Riders play a crucial role in ensuring safety, timely deliveries, and essential services when most people are asleep. Their responsibilities may include patrolling neighborhoods, transporting goods, or responding to emergencies. Working as a Night Rider usually requires alertness, responsibility, and the ability to work independently.

What is the difference between Night Rider vs Delivery Driver?

AspectNight RiderDelivery Driver
CertificationsNone typically requiredDriver's license, sometimes special permits
Work EnvironmentNighttime, warehouse or distribution centersOn the road, customer locations
Industry UsageLogistics, warehousing, distributionFood, retail, courier services
Job FocusTransporting goods within facilities or short distancesDelivering goods to customers

Night Riders generally focus on moving goods within warehouses or distribution centers during night shifts, often without customer interaction. Delivery Drivers, on the other hand, primarily deliver products directly to customers' locations. While both roles involve transportation, their work environments and responsibilities differ significantly, making each suited to different preferences and skill sets.

What are some common challenges faced by night riders, and how can they be managed?

Night Riders often encounter unique challenges such as reduced visibility, fatigue, and navigating less crowded or less familiar routes. To manage these, it's important to use proper lighting and reflective gear, plan routes ahead of time, and take regular breaks to stay alert. Many Night Riders also develop strong time-management skills to handle late hours while maintaining work-life balance. Being proactive about safety and self-care is key to succeeding in this role.
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What cities in California are hiring for Night Rider jobs? Cities in California with the most Night Rider job openings:
Infographic showing various Night Rider job openings in California as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 85% Full Time, and 15% Nights. Highlights an 100% In-person job distribution, with an average salary of $37,115 per year, or $17.8 per hour.

Warehouse Worker (Part Time, Night Shift)

Cardinal Health

Valencia, CA • On-site

$22.36/hr

Full-time, Part-time, Other

Retirement, PTO

Posted 7 days ago


Cardinal Health rating

7.8

Company rating: 7.8 out of 10

Based on 338 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

130th of 887 rated healthcare providers


Job description

Schedule: Sunday, Monday, Tuesday 8:30pm- 5:00am or until finish

Pay rate: $22.36 per hour (includes shift differential)

Bonus eligible: No

Benefits: 401k Contributions, Paid Time Off, Access to wages before pay day with myFlexPay

Application window anticipated to close: 8/31/2026 *if interested in opportunity, please submit application as soon as possible.

What Warehouse Operations contributes to Cardinal Health

Warehouse Operations is responsible for performing/controlling a combination of manual or automated tasks necessary for the receipt, storage, and shipment of product. This may include functions of receiving, picking, packing, shipping, staging, transporting, storage, delivery, etc. Also responsible for the efficient flow of products from the point of product receipt from vendors to the shipment of products (via prescribed service parameters) to a variety of internal and external customers.

No matter what you do at Cardinal Health, you make a difference.

Our warehouse team members make it all happen. You will receive and fulfill orders so our customers can have the products they need to take care of their patients.

Responsibilities

  • Follow established process to fulfill orders. This includes accurately picking products, performing quality control checks, packing products, and preparing orders for shipment.
  • Cross-training in multiple areas of the warehouse and participating in projects as needed.
  • Perform housekeeping and inventory control tasks and maintain a clean and safe work environment.
  • Willingness to train and be certified to drive material handling equipment as required by job duty. Example equipment in the facility includes order picker (cherry picker), forklift, reach truck, turret truck, pallet jack, and walkie rider

Qualifications

We are open to candidates with little to no warehouse experience. If you are comfortable working in a fast-paced, goal-oriented environment you could be a great fit for our team. All training is provided starting your first day!

  • Ability to lift up to 50 pounds
  • Comfort working with heights 20-30 ft regularly
  • Ability to bend, reach, stoop, lift and stand for entire shift
  • Ability to follow direction and change priorities
  • Good verbal and written communication skills 
  • Experience working with technologies, like computers or point of sale systems, a plus
  • High School Diploma/GED preferred
  • Basic proficiency in English is required, including being able to read and write in English in order to process documents.

Candidates who are back-to-work, people with disabilities, without a college degree, and Veterans are encouraged to apply.

Cardinal Health supports an inclusive workplace that values diversity of thought, experience and background. We celebrate the power of our differences to create better solutions for our customers by ensuring employees can be their authentic selves each day. Cardinal Health is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, pregnancy, veteran status, marital status, creed, status with regard to public assistance, genetic status or any other status protected by federal, state or local law.


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About Cardinal Health

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Cardinal Health Innovative Delivery Solutions With over 45 years of experience in helping hundreds of hospital and outpatient pharmacies, we provide access to best practice strategies and tactics to control costs, improve workflow and enhance safety. Cardinal Health Innovative Delivery Solutions is one of the largest employers of acute-care pharmacist in the United States. Cardinal Health is the employer of choice for pharmacists because we offer a variety of career opportunities in pharmacy leadership, clinical specialties, remote order entry, business management, medication therapy management and more.

Industry

Medical equipment and supplies manufacturing

Company size

10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

Dublin, OH, US

Year founded

1971

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