Forklift Operator

Ryder is hiring in Jackson, Tennessee — offering weekly pay, excellent benefits, and a career you can feel good about.

About the role

Warehouse Forklift Operators work in clean, organized, and well-run facilities to provide the safest supply chain environment. Products handled include food products. Equipment used includes electric sit-down forklifts and RF scanners. Various warehouse fulfillment specialist roles at Ryder support distribution across the US.

Pay

Hourly pay: $17.25 per hour, paid weekly.

Schedule

5:30am - 6:00pm on a rotating 2-2-3 schedule.

Benefits

• Paid training and support to take your next step
• Medical, dental, vision, and 401K starting at 30 days
• Earn PTO starting Month 1 (up to 80 hours accrued in 1st year)
• 401K with company match
• Highly valued stock at 15% employee discount
• Employee discounts on tools, cars, hotels, electronics/appliances, cell phones, travel, and more
• Safety gear provided
• Caring leadership prioritizing safety every shift
• Focus on continuous improvement designed for success

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
• Highly thorough and dependable
• Must be punctual with a good attendance record
• Performs work independently with minimal supervision
• Possesses a high degree of initiative
• Demonstrates 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
• Must work using health and safety methods
• Must be available to work on a flexible schedule and various shifts
• Detail-oriented with excellent follow-up practices

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

Responsibilities

• Perform warehouse functions, which may include loading, picking, packing, shipping, receiving, forklift operation, and cycle counting
• Perform duties within performance measurement guidelines of the contract
• Accurately pick, pack, audit, induct totes, stage products, and load/unload trucks
• Handle day-to-day paperwork in a warehouse environment (e.g., picking sheets, returns, bills of lading)
• Provide technical and maintenance support for different aspects of the automated packing system during core production hours
• Perform other duties as assigned