Forklift Operator Warehouse 1st Shift

About the role

Ryder is hiring Stand-Up Forklift Operators in Columbia, South Carolina. This position offers weekly pay, excellent benefits, and a career path that prioritizes safety and continuous improvement.

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 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

• A high school diploma or equivalent.
• One (1) year or more related warehouse and/or powered industrial truck experience.
• A valid Forklift Operator's License certified.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• The ability to work independently and as a member of a team.
• The ability to work within a diverse work environment.
• The ability to lift and/or push/pull up to 35 lbs and stand for long periods of time.
• The ability to work using health and safety methods.
• The ability to perform tasks within performance measurement guidelines.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• One (1) year or more related warehouse and/or powered industrial truck experience preferred.
• A valid Forklift Operator's License certified.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• The ability to work independently and as a member of a team.
• The ability to work within a diverse work environment.
• The ability to lift and/or push/pull up to 35 lbs and stand for long periods of time.
• The ability to work using health and safety methods.
• The ability to perform tasks within performance measurement guidelines.

Skills

• Excellent attention to detail.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills.

Benefits

• Paid training and support to advance your career.
• Medical, dental, vision, and 401K benefits.
• 40 days paid time off.
• Employee discounts on tools, cars, hotels, electronics/appliances, cell phones, travel, and much more.
• Safety gear provided.
• Career growth opportunities.

Pay

• Hourly Pay: $19.66 per hour.
• Additional Pay: $4.00 per hour extra for working a weekend day.

Schedule

• First Shift: 6:00am to 6:00pm.
• 2 days on, 2 days off, and 3 days on.
• 36 hours one week and 48 the next, in continuous cycle - every other weekend will be a 3 day weekend off.

Benefits

• Highly valued stock at 15%.
• Company match on 401K.
• Employee discount.
• Safe and supportive work environment.

Contact Information

To apply, click here to see and hear it from a Ryder Supply Chain Employee: https://RyderCareers.Video/OptimizedWarehouse. Apply here with Ryder today: https://jobs.ryder.com/jobs/.