Forklift Operator 1st Shift Warehouse

About the role

Ryder is hiring a Material Handler in Hagerstown, MD. The position offers weekly pay, excellent benefits, and a career path that aligns with Ryder’s commitment to safety and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Perform warehouse functions such as loading, picking, packing, shipping, receiving, forklift operation, and cycle counting.
• Auditing, tote induction, staging of products, and loading/unloading of trucks.
• Handling day-to-day paperwork in a warehouse environment, including picking sheets, returns, bills of lading, etc.
• Providing technical and maintenance support for automated packing systems during peak production hours.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• One (1) year or more related warehouse and/or powered industrial truck experience.
• 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 work within a diverse work environment.
• Highly thorough and dependable.
• Punctual and good attendance record.
• Possesses a high degree of initiative.
• Ability to lift and/or push/pull up to 35 lbs.
• Ability to stand for long periods of time.
• Work using health and safety methods.
• Available to work on a flexible schedule on various shifts.
• Detail oriented with excellent follow-up practices.

Qualifications

• 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 work within a diverse work environment.
• Highly thorough and dependable.
• Punctual and good attendance record.
• Possesses a high degree of initiative.
• Ability to lift and/or push/pull up to 35 lbs.
• Ability to stand for long periods of time.
• Work using health and safety methods.
• Available to work on a flexible schedule on various shifts.
• Detail oriented with excellent follow-up practices.

Skills

• Strong communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Attention to detail.
• Physical stamina and strength.
• Knowledge of warehouse operations and forklift usage.

Benefits

• Paid training and support.
• Medical, dental, vision insurance.
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match.
• Employee discount program.
• Safety gear provided.
• Discounts on tools, cars, hotels, electronics/appliances, cell phones, travel, and more.

Pay

• $21.00 per hour.

Schedule

• First Shift (A): Sunday-Tuesday, 7:00 am - 7:00 pm, every other Wednesday, 7:00 am - 7:00 pm.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision insurance.
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match.
• Employee discount program.
• Safety gear provided.
• Discounts on tools, cars, hotels, electronics/appliances, cell phones, travel, and more.

Pay

• $21.00 per hour.

Schedule

• First Shift (A): Sunday-Tuesday, 7:00 am - 7:00 pm, every other Wednesday, 7:00 am - 7:00 pm.

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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.