Forklift Operator

About the role

Ryder is hiring Stand Up Forklift Operators in Sturtevant, Wisconsin. The position offers weekly pay, excellent benefits, and a supportive career environment.

Responsibilities

• Perform warehouse functions such as loading, picking, packing, shipping, receiving, forklift operation, and cycle counting.
• Auditing, staging, and loading/unloading of products and trucks.
• Handling daily paperwork in a warehouse setting (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 part of a team.
• Ability to work within a diverse work environment.
• Punctuality and good attendance record.
• Ability to lift and/or push/pull up to 35 lbs and stand for long periods.
• Detail-oriented with excellent follow-up practices.

Qualifications

• Preferred: One (1) year or more related warehouse and/or powered industrial truck experience.
• Preferred: Valid Forklift Operator's License certified.
• Preferred: Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Preferred: Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Preferred: Ability to work within a diverse work environment.
• Preferred: Punctuality and good attendance record.
• Preferred: Ability to lift and/or push/pull up to 35 lbs and stand for long periods.
• Preferred: Detail-oriented with excellent follow-up practices.

Skills

• Strong communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to work within a diverse work environment.
• Detail-oriented with excellent follow-up practices.

Benefits

• Paid training and support.
• Medical, dental, vision insurance.
• 401K with company match.
• Employee discounts on tools, cars, hotels, electronics/appliances, cell phones, travel, and much more.
• Safety gear provided.
• High valued stock at 15%.
• Employee discount.
• Flexible scheduling options.
• 30 days paid time off.

Pay

Weekly Pay: $21.50 per hour. Additional Pay: $1.00 shift premium when working second shift. $0.75 pay increase after 6 months of employment.

Schedule

Second Shift: Monday-Friday, 2:30 pm - 11:00 pm.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision insurance.
• 401K with company match.
• Employee discounts on tools, cars, hotels, electronics/appliances, cell phones, travel, and much more.
• Safety gear provided.
• High valued stock at 15%.
• Employee discount.
• Flexible scheduling options.
• 30 days paid time off.

Important Note

Some positions may require additional screening, including employment and education verification, motor vehicle records check, and a road test; and/or badging or background requirements of the customer to which you are assigned.