Forklift Operator 1st Shift

About the role

Ryder is hiring a Material Handler in Franklin, Indiana, offering weekly pay, excellent benefits, and a career you can feel good about. The position involves working with state‑of‑the‑art equipment in a safe warehouse environment, handling HVAC products and operating powered industrial equipment such as stand‑up and sit‑down forklifts, cherry pickers, and reach trucks.

Responsibilities

• Perform warehouse functions including loading, picking, packing, shipping, receiving, forklift operation, and cycle counting.
• Perform duties within performance measurement guidelines of the contract.
• Accurately pick and pack, audit, tote induction, stage products, and load/unload trucks.
• Handle day‑to‑day paperwork (picking sheets, returns, bills of lading, etc.).
• Provide technical and maintenance support for aspects related to the automated packing system during core production shift hours.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• One (1) year or more related warehouse and/or powered industrial truck experience preferred.
• Valid Forklift Operator's License certified.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as a member of a team.
• Ability to be a team player and work within a diverse work environment.
• Ability to create and maintain professional relationships at all levels of the organization.
• Must be punctual with a good attendance record.
• Perform work independently with minimal supervision.
• Possess a high degree of initiative.
• Demonstrate 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 across various work shifts.
• Detail oriented with excellent follow‑up practices.

Benefits

• On‑the‑job paid training.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Paid time off (starts at 30 days).
• High‑valued stock at 15% employee discount.
• Employee discounts on tools, cars, hotels, electronics/appliances, cell phones, travel, and more.
• Safety gear provided.

Pay

Hourly pay: $20.00 per hour (weekly pay).

Schedule

First shift: Monday‑Friday, 7:30 am – 4:00 pm.