Forklift Operator

About the role

Ryder is hiring for a Permanent Full-Time Warehouse Forklift Operator position in Milton, Pennsylvania. This role involves operating powered industrial trucks, loading and unloading trailers, ensuring facility security, and performing various warehouse tasks.

Responsibilities

• Pack, kit, and assemble orders and materials.
• Load and unload inbound/outbound trailers.
• Ensure all scanning is completed correctly.
• Help train dock employees on new procedures.
• Ensure facility is secure at end of shift; investigate/resolve scanning issues and housekeeping.
• Perform picking and packing duties.
• Check for evidence of product or container damage.
• Perform the assigned tasks as described in the location's policies and procedures standards.
• Participate in workgroup and other team activities for the purpose of self improvement and improving warehouse operations and related business functions.
• Perform housekeeping duties for assigned area.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• A high school diploma or equivalent.
• Six months of related warehouse experience required.
• One (1) year or more related warehouse experience preferred.
• Intermediate required for learning to operate powered industrial trucks, such as: stand-up and sit-down forklifts, cherry pickers, pallet jacks, etc., including how to operate and maintain (change battery, recognize common mechanical issues).
• May be required to operate manual and/or automated other warehouse/manufacturing equipment (such as a packaging line).

Qualifications

• Intermediate required for learning to operate powered industrial trucks, such as: stand-up and sit-down forklifts, cherry pickers, pallet jacks, etc., including how to operate and maintain (change battery, recognize common mechanical issues).
• May be required to operate manual and/or automated other warehouse/manufacturing equipment (such as a packaging line).

Skills

• Read, do basic mathematics in English for the purpose of safety, work instructions, policies, etc.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds unassisted.
• Ability to input data into the WMS computer system (s) in use.
• Ability to work independently and as member of a team.
• Flexibility to operate and self-driven to excel in a fast-paced environment.
• Capable of multi-tasking, highly organized with excellent time management skills.
• Detail oriented with excellent follow-up practices.

Benefits

• Paid training and support to take your next step.
• Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K etc.
• Start at 30 Days Paid Time Off.
• Employee Discounts that save you money on Tools, Cars, Hotels, Electronics/Appliances, Cell Phones, Travel, and much more.
• Safety Gear Provided.

Pay

• Weekly schedules.
• After Training Period: 1st Shift – Mon-Fri 7:30 AM – 3:30 PM with weekend work as required - $23.87 start.
• 2nd Shift – Mon-Fri 3:30pm-11:30pm with weekend work as required - $23.87 start (plus $1.00 after going to shift).
• 3rd Shift - Mon-Fri 11:30pm – 7:30am with weekend work as required - $23.87 start (plus $1.25 after going to shift).

Schedule

• After Training Period: 1st Shift – Mon-Fri 7:30 AM – 3:30 PM with weekend work as required.
• 2nd Shift – Mon-Fri 3:30pm-11:30pm with weekend work as required.
• 3rd Shift - Mon-Fri 11:30pm – 7:30am with weekend work as required.

Benefits

• All benefits other Warehouse Distribution Facilities offer WITHOUT the WAIT!
• Highly valued stock at 15%.
• Employee discount.

Company Information

• Career opportunities available at all levels of the organization.
• Team-first culture built on respect.
• Community of proud women and men in Supply Chain, including many Military Reservists and Veterans.
• EEO/AA/Female/Minority/Disabled/Veteran.